The additional funding for schools with high property tax burdens ranges from $23,000 to over $5 million for districts in Allegheny, Delaware, Monroe, and Montgomery counties.
Education support staff are the “lifeblood” of Pennsylvania’s schools — but are often forced to work a second job due to the low wages. Some state leaders are trying to change that.
Teachers across Pennsylvania are feeling extra motivated about the start of the school year. In less than three months, they could see Tim Walz, a former teacher, be elected vice president.
If you are struggling with the cost of school supplies for your child, try hitting up one of these community events to score some free backpacks and supplies.
“I couldn’t help but think of Ayden and his educational journey when Pennsylvania’s state budget was released earlier this month.”
Josh Shapiro and PA lawmakers agreed to the 2024-25 fiscal budget and it includes a historic $1.11 billion education funding increase.
Millions of dollars in student debt was recently forgiven for thousands of Pennsylvanians through the SAVE plan.
There are summer meal programs offered throughout Pennsylvania to feed kids while school is out, thanks to the state’s participation in a federal program.
Rob Bresnahan shared misinformation about his opponent’s 2022 election victory by seemingly blaming it on a shortage of paper ballots, even though officials stated the shortage did not impact the outcome of the election.
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans are pushing for the creation of a new school voucher program, sparking the country’s oldest civil rights organization to urge lawmakers to vote against it.
