Ensuring Equal Access
…systemic racism and discrimination. Some examples of the issues we address include: unfair residency rules that disproportionately harm children experiencing homelessness and those in foster care; refusals to support and…
More…systemic racism and discrimination. Some examples of the issues we address include: unfair residency rules that disproportionately harm children experiencing homelessness and those in foster care; refusals to support and…
More…succeed. The most vulnerable students include minority students, students with disabilities, students in foster care, students experiencing homelessness, students living in poverty, students for whom English is a second language,…
MorePreliminary injunction granted; district was court ordered to immediately enroll 5-year-old child in foster care who had been turned away for failure to meet kindergarten registration deadline.
MoreA class action lawsuit that struck down a state statute limiting access of children in foster care to public education services.
More…percent less in state and local revenue than low-poverty districts (the largest gap in the Ed Trust analysis). The report also looks at state revenues alone, finding that nine states…
More…of Pennsylvania’s children have access to quality public schools, including poor children, children of color, children with disabilities, children in the foster care system, English Language learners, and other at-risk…
More…low birth weight (under 1500 grams); children cared for in neonatal intensive care units; those born to chemically dependent mothers; children who are seriously abused or neglected; children with confirmed…
More…often most costly, students – poor children, children of color, children with disabilities, English language learners “ELLs”, children who are homeless or in foster care, and LGBTQ students. Our strategies…
More…Opposition to Respondents’ Preliminary Objections Downplay or Misconstrue Binding Precedent………………………..2 B. The Pennsylvania Cases Upon Which Petitioners and Amici Rely For Their Argument That This Case Is Justiciable Are Inapposite……….5…
More…youth who have access to a quality education are less likely to commit crimes, less likely to place high demands on the public health care system, and less likely to…
More…school funding system that: • Directs adequate funding to districts and students based on real costs, addressing student challenges like poverty, English proficiency, homelessness and foster care placement; and district…
More…following actions: To support reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), including support for the amendment on educational access and stability for youth in foster care. …
More…quality public education for all children in Pennsylvania,” said ELC Board President Dr. Bruce Campbell, Jr. “I am looking forward to continuing to work with Deborah as we take ELC…
More…students, as well those in foster care, the juvenile justice system, and children experiencing homelessness. ELC has a long of history of advocacy on behalf of English Learners and our…
More…the rights of vulnerable children, including children living in poverty, children of color, children in the foster care and juvenile justice systems, children with disabilities, English learners, LGBTQ students, and…
More…and adults in residential care. ELC and Juvenile Law Center issued a joint statement supporting the governor’s action and highlighting the importance of reducing reliance on residential placements and providing a quality education…
More…support Governor Wolf’s proposed increases in state funding for basic education, special education, early education, and career and technical education in next year’s budget. Pennsylvania’s students sorely need every dollar…
MoreAct 1: New Tools to Support Students Experiencing Educational Instability Pennsylvania students who experience “education instability” due to homelessness, involvement in the foster care or juvenile justice systems, or court-ordered…
MoreThis fact sheet applies to young children in all preschool settings in Pennsylvania, including child care and daycare centers, Early Intervention, Head Start, private academic schools (PDE-licensed preschools), and school…
MoreEnrolling a child who is not experiencing homelessness or is in foster care: If a child is living with you and you are not with their parent, they have the…
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