The Update: What’s Happening in Harrisburg and DC — November 15, 2021
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR In Washington, President Biden just signed the bipartisan infrastructure law. Read more here about what it...
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In Pennsylvania Schools, The Kids Who Need the Most Get the Least
On Friday, a trial will begin in Commonwealth Court to determine whether Pennsylvania is meeting its constitutional responsibility to give every student an adequate and equitable education. ...
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Economic, Racial, and Ethnic Inequality in Pennsylvania School Funding
It is well known that Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools are inadequately and inequitably funded. But the extent of the...
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A Quarter Century of Decline: School Funding In Pennsylvania 1993-94 to 2019-2020
After controlling for inflation in education costs, Pennsylvania’s public school districts are funded below the funding level they were...
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Uncovering Pennsylvania’s School Funding Disparity by Income
Relative to what they need, Pennsylvania’s poorest school districts receive 35% less funding than its richest. The incredible inequities...
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The Update: What’s Happening in Harrisburg and DC – November 8, 2021
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR The bipartisan infrastructure bill crossed the finish line late Friday night! We are happy to...
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On the PA School Funding Lawsuit: Don’t Change the Subject
Originally published in the PA Capital-Star, August 11, 2021 In September, a group of students and school districts will...
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RELEASE: From Cutback to Comeback: A Path Forward for Scranton and Its School District
For Immediate Release November 4, 2021 Contact: Kirstin Snow, snow@pennbpc.org RELEASE: From Cutback to Comeback: A Path...
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From Cutback to Comeback: A Path Forward for Scranton and Its School District
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This Is How (and How Many) Pennsylvanians Are Helped by the Build Back Better Plan
Updated November 18, 2021. President Biden’s Build Back Better plan is an unprecedented and transformative plan to better the...
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The Update: What’s Important in Harrisburg and DC – August 10, 2021
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Recovery from the economic consequences will take a long time, and we need to get...
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The Update: What’s Important in Harrisburg and D.C. – August 30, 2021
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR This past week, the House of Representatives took an important step toward passing the Build...
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