Impact of Court Decision on Philly Charter Schools Extends Beyond that City’s Borders, Group Say[s]

A state Supreme Court ruling that limits the power of the commission that oversees the Philadelphia School District is viewed by others as having far-reaching ramifications on other aspects of… Read More

Charter Schools Bristle at Wolf Proposal to Give Unspent Cash to Districts

When City Charter High School invited state police to do a safety inspection of the building downtown, the agency recommended adding bullet-proof glass at the entrance for extra security. Click… Read More

Budget Squabbles Could Cost Schools PlanCon Payments

School districts across York County and beyond are awaiting repayments for construction and renovation projects through the state reimbursement system PlanCon, but this year’s stalled budget has set aside no… Read More

With No State Budget and Much Uncertainty, PA Schools Expect ‘Convoluted’ Budgeting Process

This week, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced a plan to dramatically increase education funding. But heading into 2016-2017 budget negotiations with the current budget still unfinished has created a funding… Read More

PA Principals Conversation with Deputy Secretary Matt Stem

The PA Principals Association and the PA School Study Council (PSSC) co-sponsored a webinar titled, “A Conversation with Matt Stem, Deputy Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education” on Thursday, Feb…. Read More

Salisbury School Director Calls Out State for Double Standard

As the Salisbury Township SD (Lehigh Co.) struggles to close a nearly $1.1 million budget gap and hold down a likely tax increase for 2016-17, a school director complained about… Read More

Opinion: With Pa. in Crisis, We Must Pick the Path to a Better Future: Tom Wolf

Pennsylvania now faces a $2 billion budget deficit. That’s not a Democratic fact or a Republican fact — it’s just a fact, and it’s supported by Standard and Poor’s, an independent… Read More

PA Principals Association Assists in Release of New Career and Tech Ed Report

A new report, HIGH SCHOOL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION: Serving Pennsylvania’s Student and Workforce Needs, was recently released. It focuses on and organizes recommendations around several broad issues that are fundamental… Read More

Districts May Bank on Spring Loans as Subsidies Wane

As Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the Republican-controlled General Assembly continue to squabble over a 2015-16 budget that is 226 days past due, many Valley school districts are operating with… Read More

What Does Gov. Wolf’s Budget Mean for Your School District?

Each year, superintendents and business managers across Pennsylvania anxiously await the governor’s budget address. Click here for full article. Source: The Express-Times, Feb. 10, 2016.