ELC Kicks Off New School Funding Campaign
— the resources necessary to succeed in the classroom and beyond,” said ELC Executive Director, Rhonda Brownstein, a founding member of the campaign, and one its executive committee members. The…
More— the resources necessary to succeed in the classroom and beyond,” said ELC Executive Director, Rhonda Brownstein, a founding member of the campaign, and one its executive committee members. The…
Morethe additional dollars for schools help, this budget increase provides only a small fraction of what is needed for an adequately and equitably funded statewide public education system. The heavy…
MoreThe Board and Staff of the Education Law Center are thrilled to announce that Maura McInerney has been named ELC’s Legal Director! Maura, an attorney at the Education Law Center…
Morecounting enrollment trends, the new formula — which was authored by a bipartisan commission — seeks to improve things by acknowledging that educating certain students costs more. Districts will receive…
Morefor basic education and special education programs creates a dual funding gap, one that particularly affects students in low wealth school districts. These districts serve most of Pennsylvania’s Black and…
Morestrong accountability standards to ensure that schools invest efficiently and effectively. The Campaign’s proposal combines a new funding formula with recommendations for greater efficiencies and strong accountability. 1. New Formula…
Moreabsences. Schools can use this tool to identify attendance barriers and take action steps to be in compliance with truancy laws once a barrier is identified. Magisterial District Court Judges Tool…
Moreemergency basis while awaiting foster care placement and who qualifies as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The complaint asserts that New Castle Area School District, where C.T. was…
Moreeducation, and well-being of Pennsylvania’s schoolchildren. Cuts to Medicaid will reduce access to school-based health services and services for children with disabilities. Limiting SNAP eligibility will deny students access to…
MoreCyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices including computers, cell phones, and tablets. The same rules that require a school to investigate and intervene to prevent in-person bullying…
MoreDistrict should examine policies and practices that hinder equal access for parents and students such as the use of an on-line school selection process for accessing high schools, School Advisory…
More3 characteristics, such as poverty, English language proficiency, and disability, and different school district characteristics, such as local tax effort and cost of living — is designed to drive state…
Morecondition that causes [a physical condition] and, in some cases, pain. Blount’s Disease is corrected though a complex surgical procedure followed by intense physical rehabilitation, both of which can be…
MoreCall 215-400-4270 (first select option 1, next select option 2) to have an application mailed to you. or Pick up an application at the School District of Philadelphia Education Center…
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