Gov. Josh Shapiro and a top PA lawmaker say they’re getting closer to reaching a state budget deal

Top state leaders who are meeting in closed-door negotiations to pass Pennsylvania’s state budget said Monday they are hopeful a deal is within reach — two weeks after their June… Read More

Nearly two weeks past deadline, PA officials share few details on state budget progress

Nearly any legislative leader asked for an update on state budget negotiations this week said they’ve made progress on negotiating a broad funding package for public schools, mass transit systems,… Read More

A popular, bipartisan solar program to save PA schools on energy costs might soon go dark

A popular, bipartisan program that has committed millions of dollars to help Pennsylvania schools lower energy costs by installing solar panels is slated to lose access to a key federal… Read More

Pennsylvania releases new eligibility requirements for free and reduced school meals

The Pennsylvania Department of Education unveiled new eligibility guidelines for free and reduced school meals. Click here for full article. Source: ABC27, WHTM, July 8, 2025.

See How Much School Funding Trump Is Holding Back From Your State

The nearly $7 billion the administration isn’t sending to states includes funding for English learner services, professional development, and more Click here for full article. Source: Education Week, July 1,… Read More

Pa. schools scramble after Trump withholds critical education funding

Last week, the Carlisle Area School District’s administrative team went into triage mode. Colleen Friend, the district’s superintendent, called a meeting to plan Carlisle’s next steps after the Trump administration… Read More

Principal’s Interactions with Students Caught on School’s Hallway Cameras Go Viral (Exclusive)

A Pennsylvania principal has become a social media sensation thanks to heartwarming videos that capture his daily interactions with students in the hallways and classrooms. Click here for full story…. Read More

Funding to address educational disparities in Pennsylvania has worked, advocates say

Advocates say the $526 million that Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed in his 2025-2026 budget to address the chronic underfunding of Pennsylvania’s most disadvantaged school districts is a much-needed down… Read More

Trump admin. withholds over $6B for after-school, summer programs and more

WASHINGTON (AP) — Day camp providers and schools are warning that a Trump administration funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income American families and wipe out some after-school programming next… Read More

Pennsylvania governor anticipates a deal ‘very soon’ as lawmakers blow through the budget deadline

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania’s politically divided Legislature will miss Pennsylvania’s legal deadline to pass a budget for the new fiscal year, amid closed-door talks to try to… Read More