Education
Policy
Colleges and their students register the need for course correction
With the economy and needs changing in classrooms and administrations alike, stakeholders want to make sure colleges and universities adapt with them.
Education
Policy
State public education funding’s teachable moment
Following the landmark ruling that the state's public education funding system is unconstitutional, state lawmakers are learning just how difficult it will be to change it.
Policy
Policy
Fund with numbers: Basic Education Funding Commission to go on tour
Lawmakers will meet in Allentown on Sept. 12 to kick off the statewide tour.
Capitol Beat
Politics
‘Today is a day to celebrate’: PA officials tout universal school breakfast program
All schools in the commonwealth will be able to provide free breakfast to students beginning this year.
Budget
Policy
State budget passes after Senate return and Shapiro signature
The budget was signed into law more than a month after the June 30 deadline
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Legislators’ fall focus
What issues Harrisburg lawmakers left on the table for the fall
Education
Policy
PASSHE leaders vote to freeze tuition for fifth straight year
Tuition will remain at $7,716 for in-state students.
Policy
Policy
PA DEP receives $3M for development of building code training programs
The award will help fund training programs at career and technical schools and community colleges.
Philadelphia
Politics
Donald Trump speech caps dramatic first day of Moms for Liberty summit
The former president was one of three Republican presidential candidates to speak at the controversial group’s national convention on Friday.
Philadelphia
Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis brings his presidential pitch to Philadelphia
The Republican presidential candidate spoke at the Moms for Liberty summit Friday morning
Philadelphia
Politics
As Moms for Liberty comes to Philly, tensions run high
The self-described parental rights organization is holding its annual conference in the Cradle of Liberty this weekend.
Opinion
Opinion
It’s time to fund out-of-school time
Two lifelong educators explain the value – and urgency – of including the educational progeram in the state budget.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Bipartisan proposal seeks to establish student teacher stipend program
State Sens. Ryan Aument and Vincent Hughes hope to address staffing shortages and educators’ financial struggles.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
‘The kids are not OK’: Helen Gym’s big plans for Philly center around the youth
The first Asian American woman to serve on City Council is hoping to be the first female mayor in the city’s history.
Education
Policy
Incomplete assignment: PASSHE officials delay action on tuition rates
The university system’s board of governors decided to wait until after the state budget is completed to vote on setting tuition rates.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Former Gov. Corbett calls for ‘hyper-localized’ dialogue on democracy, civics
Corbett said conversations at the local level could be the solution to distrust in elections.
Policy
Opinion
Opinion: Sex education is the elephant in our classrooms
Outdated curriculums, erratic guidelines and unenforceable state standards contribute to Pennsylvania's educational shortcomings.
Education
Policy
Pennsylvania joins several other states in pushing for universal free breakfasts for kids
Lawmakers nationwide are passing bills that would make free school meals permanent following the end of a federal pandemic-era program.
Budget
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first budget by the numbers
The governor delivered his first budget address to the state Legislature Tuesday, proposing a $44.4 billion spending plan.
Education
Politics
Public school advocates warn lawmakers: ‘Don’t stall;’ fix the broken system now
Following the major court ruling regarding the state’s school funding system, lawmakers have some complicated equations to solve.
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