Legislation
New school tax credit plan emerges in Pennsylvania(The Center Square) – A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal would establish the… Read More
Legislation
Policy weighs locking up Pennsylvania students’ cell phones(The Center Square) – A new plan moving through the state Senate would disconnect students from their cell phones during school years – literally. The pilot program covers the cost… Read More
Legislation
Pennsylvania’s education reform legislative recap(The Center Square) – Both legislative chambers left town this week after advancing sweeping educational reforms likely to wind up – in some form – woven into the state budget… Read More
Legislation
Philadelphia Democratic senator crosses aisle for school choice measure(The Center Square) – A plan for school vouchers in Pennsylvania emerged from hibernation on Tuesday. The legislation remains a top priority among Republican leaders in the Senate and a… Read More
Public Education
Digital standardized tests becoming new norm(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s shift toward digital standardized school testing will save the state $6.5 million and hours of lost learning for students, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro. The… Read More