…cuts made under former Gov. Tom Corbett. Wolf and state lawmakers resumed talks on the budget at 2 p.m. today, the Associated Press reported. Read the article on Phillymag.com: http://www.phillymag.com/news/2015/07/01/gop-school-funding-philadelphia/…
Morestate,” said Dr. James R. Scanlon, superintendent of the West Chester Area School District. kboccella@phillynews.com 610-313-8232 @kathyboccella Inquirer staff writer Angela Couloumbis contributed to this article. Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20150619_Panel__Pa_needs_to_overhaul_school_funding.html#dYAqTYDuSWYqpjPt.99…
Moreby Commonwealth Court, which ruled that education funding should be left to the legislature, not the courts. The lawsuit comes as Gov. Wolf has proposed millions more in new money…
More…areas. We also know that these reforms do not come free of additional cost. As we await solid findings, we are beginning to see some political pushback against turnaround models…
More…of color, the Ed Trust report concludes, “contradicts a national commitment to equality of opportunity, and it deprives students of learning experiences, enrichment, and support they need to succeed.” http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2015/0325/Education-funding-gaps-Which-states-are-hitting-missing-the-mark…
More…compliance with its continuing legal obligations so that children of color with disabilities receive the education to which they are entitled and the quality education they deserve. https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2018-14374.pdf?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-13-137 https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-13-137…
MoreConnecting Today … Transforming Tomorrow www.fostercarealumni.org Corporate Headquarters: 5810 Kingstowne Center Dr. Suite 120-730 Alexandria, VA 22315 Phone: 703-299-6767 Toll Free: 888-ALUMNI-(0) October 11, 2018 Dear Members of the Pennsylvania…
Morestate share (percentage) of total public school spending, compared to the share coming from local communities? The state share of all funding for public education has fallen from 55% in…
More…access to safe, welcoming schools in their communities. As the only statewide organization solely dedicated to ensuring these children’s access to a quality public education, the Education Law Center urges…
More…PA, 18017 1Continued Cuts: Losing Confidence, Losing Learning (June 2016) at p. 6 available at http://www.pasa- net.org//Files/SurveysAndReports/2016/PASA-PASBOReportSpring2016.pdf http://www.pasa-net.org/Files/SurveysAndReports/2016/PASA-PASBOReportSpring2016.pdf http://www.pasa-net.org/Files/SurveysAndReports/2016/PASA-PASBOReportSpring2016.pdf The Arc of Philadelphia, Tanya Regli, Executive Director Philadelphia, PA, 19140…
More…foster care and juvenile justice systems, children with disabilities, English learners, LGBTQ students, and children experiencing homelessness. For more information, visit elc-pa.org or follow on Twitter @edlawcenterpa. https://www.elc-pa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ELC_Oppose_SB383-1.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5993409/ http://www.elc-pa.org/…
MoreEducation Law Center Principles for Charter School Reform www.elc-‐pa.org Philadelphia | Pittsburgh | www.elc-‐pa.org Principles for Charter School Reform The Education Law Center is a non-‐profit legal advocacy organization dedicated…
MoreStudents in hospital programs, including partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), inpatient hospitalization programs, and day treatment programs maintain their right to a free public education. Learn more about student rights in…
More…Bockius LLPDorothy Novick and Peter KenneyGretchen Santamour and Brian OrtelereSusan Suh Education Advocate BakerHostetlerBeacon Pointe AdvisorsBrian Benjet and Kimberly Emmons-BenjetSusan and Glenn BlumenfeldBeth and Adam BorrelliBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPComcastDuane…
MoreStudents who are pregnant and parenting deserve the opportunity to complete their education free from bias and discrimination and in a learning environment that is supportive and affirming. This fact…
More…Often, it doesn’t come up. All of these accommodations are voluntary, none of them are mandatory for ELL. In other words, while providing accommodations for ELLs is mandatory, the specific…
More…Application: · Download an application from http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/e/earlychild/forms or · Pick up an application at the School District of Philadelphia Education Center at 440 N. Broad Street BRING Completed Application to:…
More…WILL NEED: · Application: (Completed and signed) · Application for Admission of Child to School (EH-40) · Proof of Child’s age · Proof of current income of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of child…
More…District of Columbia. The Act also develops “institutions of excellence” committed to serving foster and homeless youth from entrance to completion via robust support services and by covering the remaining…
More…determine appropriate classes and connect the student with opportunities like extra-curriculars, career and technical training, post-secondary preparation, and remediation or tutoring services if needed. ▪ Creates a Graduation Plan for…
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