Pennsylvania

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Pennsylvania
Budget & Finance Video Budget Cuts Hit Hard in Central Pa.
October 24, 2011
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School & District Management Former Philadelphia Superintendent Vallas Fires Back at Negative Portrayal
Paul Vallas argues that his successor, Arlene Ackerman, took over a smoothly-running district when she started in 2008.
Christina A. Samuels, September 6, 2011
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Education Funding Corbett's Education Agenda Shrivels in Pa. Legislature
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment tests.
Four months ago in a frozen state capital, Gov. Tom Corbett presented his vision of public education.
Steve Esack, The Morning Call (Pa.), July 11, 2011
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Education Funding Pa. Sheltered Funding Amid Fiscal Distress
The following offers highlights of the recent legislative sessions. Precollegiate enrollment figures are based on fall 2010 data reported by state officials for public elementary and secondary schools. The figures for precollegiate education spending do not include federal flow-through funds, unless noted.
Catherine Gewertz, January 11, 2011
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1 min read
Law & Courts Pa. School District Settles 'Sexting' Lawsuit
A Pennsylvania school district has settled a lawsuit alleging that a principal illegally search a student's cell phone, found nude pictures she had taken of herself and turned it over to prosecutors.
The Associated Press, September 16, 2010
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1 min read
Classroom Technology Pa. Virtual Schools Struggle to Meet State Standards
Although enrollment has grown at Pennsylvania's 11 virtual academies, they have mostly failed to reach state testing standards.
McClatchy-Tribune, August 31, 2010
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3 min read
Student Achievement Video Naggers and Nurturers
July 21, 2010
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College & Workforce Readiness Harrisburg Univ. Teaching Teens Video Game Creation
Information from: The Patriot-News, http://www.pennlive.com/patriotnews
The Associated Press, July 6, 2010
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1 min read
Gov. Ed Rendell
Education Funding Stimulus Allows Hike in Education Subsidy
Pennsylvania earned the distinction in 2009 of being the state with the longest budget impasse.
Catherine Gewertz, January 5, 2010
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2 min read
BRIC ARCHIVE
Teachers examine an American toad during a workshop on evolution sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh.
Jason Cohn for Education Week
Federal Teachers Pick Up Tips For Enhancing Topic of Evolution in Class
A forum run by the University of Pittsburgh helps teachers prepare lessons on the controversial and confusing topic of evolution.
Sean Cavanagh, August 6, 2009
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7 min read
Law & Courts Penn. Graduation Requirements Spark Fresh Fight
Some lawmakers are pushing to block development of high school tests or curriculum without legislative approval.
Catherine Gewertz, June 19, 2009
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4 min read
BRIC ARCHIVE
Federal Debate Brews on Federal Aid for Florida Schools
The governor says the economic recovery package offers badly needed relief, but others warn deeper fiscal changes are needed.
Erik W. Robelen, March 10, 2009
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2 min read
Gov. Edward G. Rendell
Education Funding Pennsylvania Sets New K-12 Formula, Boosts Budget
As other states cut back on education spending in the darkening economy of 2008, Pennsylvania produced a budget that delivered the biggest increase in two decades.
Catherine Gewertz, January 6, 2009
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1 min read
Gov. Ed Rendell displays the bill increasing state education funding. Flanking him at the July 8 signing ceremony at Upper Darby High School are state Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Philadelphia, left, and state Rep. Mario Civera, R-Delaware County.
Gov. Ed Rendell displays the bill increasing state education funding. Flanking him at the July 8 signing ceremony at Upper Darby High School are state Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Philadelphia, left, and state Rep. Mario Civera, R-Delaware County.
Matt Rourke/AP
Education Funding Pennsylvania Bucks Tide on Funding Squeeze
At a time when others are freezing or cutting back, the Keystone State is boosting K-12 spending and has revamped its funding formula.
Mary Ann Zehr, August 22, 2008
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4 min read
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