…charter school that offer an education program through computer-based or online programs and may also be referred to as “cyber” learning. This fact sheet discusses district virtual school programs and…
More…than their parents. Please note – this document is available in Spanish. Special note: During the pandemic, nearly all districts began offering “online enrollment” and some districts will continue to…
MoreFOSTERING GRADUATION SUCCESS FOR VULNERABLE STUDENTS 2019, S.B. 662 The Fostering Graduation Success for Vulnerable Students Bill, or S.B. 662, supports students experiencing education disruptions by ensuring access to timely…
MoreFeb. 16, 2016 – NEWSWORKS WHYY – by Kevin McCorry On Tuesday, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission will vote on 12 applications to create new city charter schools. This is…
More…TGNC students to thrive in their educational environments, whereas hostile and negative school climates are associated with severe educational and health consequences. Read our open letter. Lancaster Online’s editorial board…
More…Philadelphia as well as schools in rural areas and in smaller school districts with smaller tax bases, scrambling to raise money from property taxes. Read the full story online. …
More…Legislative respondents continue to oppose the case moving forward; Senator Scarnati filed a brief blaming poor school districts for their own underfunding. Read the joint news release by ELC and…
More…of Philadelphia (“District”) to promptly and appropriately address pervasive and severe bullying of students with disabilities as exemplified by the stories of multiple students. Read the news release here. …
More…so critical that the PHRA is available as a tool to root out discriminatory pervasive bullying.” Read the news release here and the brief here. …
More…released a statement on the Pa. Department of Education’s finding that the Philadelphia School District violated the rights of at least 800 incoming Kindergarten students. Read the news release here….
MoreCheck out this 7/9/17 national story from NBC News about charter schools. ELC’s Executive Director Deborah Gordon Klehr talks to reporter Craig Melvin about charter schools often failing to serve…
MoreApril 25, 2017 – Public News Service PA – by Andrea Sears HARRISBURG, Pa. – Legislation to reform charter schools in Pennsylvania could come up for a vote any day…
More…truancy issues, that may arise. You may also contact the Education Law Center directly by following instructions available here. You can learn more about ELC’s mission here. Parent Resources The…
MoreDelco News Network quotes ELC Legal Director Maura McInerney in an article on Governor Wolf and Senator Joe Scarnati’s opposing briefs on the legal status of ELC’s school funding lawsuit….
More…the long run.” The ruling in the school-funding suit had been long awaited in Philadelphia, where budget cuts have rocked the district. Mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham had used it as…
MorePublic News Source quotes ELC Legal Fellow Sean McGrath on the availability of early intervention services in the state of Pennsylvania. Read more here….
More…to reject remaining preliminary objections and a motion to dismiss asserted by the legislature so that the case can proceed directly and promptly to trial. Read the News Release here….
More…teacher. Parent volunteer Aurelia Carter-Scott received a family support award. Nancy Hubley, manager director of the Western Pennsylvania office of the Education Law Center, received a community champion award. http://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2015/03/25/Pittsburgh-schools-honor-those-who-help-students-with-disabilities/stories/201503250227…
More…A column about the case by our executive director: On school funding, Pennsylvania is not doing its job. That’s why we’re in court. Opinion (PennLive/Patriot News) By Deborah Gordon Klehr…
More…was slashed. “Cuts at the state level just kill us,” said Jim Duffy, superintendent of the Fannett-Metal School District, a small system in south-central Pennsylvania. Read the full story: http://articles.philly.com/2013-10-01/news/42539843_1_districts-school-funding-chief-education-officer…
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