Oct. 21, 2016 – Philadelphia Public School Notebook – by Maura McInerney In 1985, the Education Law Center (ELC) learned about a 16-year-old Cambodian refugee in the School District of…
MoreCourt held that child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia did not require school district to provide video teleconferencing equipment to receive a FAPE, but another child in different circumstances might require…
More…President in 2012, Council has raised taxes every year in order to address state funding cuts to our state–controlled school district. State disinvestment in Philadelphia public schools, and local taxes…
MoreEducation Law Center and Public Interest Law Center commented on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Feb. 4, 2025, budget address and the steps needed to remedy Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional school funding system. The…
More…social validity study of over 1500 professionals across the country in 2008-2009. The results further demonstrate that the Battelle and the DAYC do not meet evidence-based or professional practice standards…
More…offer expanded hours to serve working parents. Shelters themselves and transitional housing programs need to offer high quality learning opportunities on site. In addition, we need a statewide campaign to…
More…provide desperately needed resources to Pennsylvania’s schoolchildren. Years of state cuts to education spending and one-time fixes have disproportionately negatively impacted students in our poorest communities. “Governor Wolf’s proposal to…
More…and that these laws require public schools to provide language assistance to EL students and parents/guardians to assure meaningful access to school programs, activities, and information. Definitions English Learner –…
More…January 2014, ED developed recommendations and guidance for improving school climate and discipline. This information is found in Guiding Principles: A Resource Guide for Improving School Climate and Discipline and…
More…settings, we also remain committed to raising and addressing these issues in other forums, including school districts and the General Assembly, to extend this ban to students in elementary school….
Morealmost every newsletter). Release: ELC Supports Governor’s Proposal to Restore Funding Cuts. 3-4-2015. February 2015 Newsletter: CFEF Releases Formula Proposal. Release: ELC Kicks Off New School Funding Campaign. 10-6-2014. October…
MoreOn January 19, 2018, ELC joined 23 other organizations, including teachers, other school workers, school administrators, school boards, advocates, faith-based organizations, and non-partisan civic organizations such as the League of…
More…would allow school personnel to carry concealed weapons. “In addition, we also remain concerned by HB 97, the so-called charter reform bill,” Klehr said. “A responsible charter school law must…
More…levels for 2016-2017: “We welcome Governor Wolf’s proposal to finally bring an end to Pennsylvania’s months-long budget stalemate. Additional resources are desperately needed for school districts across our commonwealth that…
More…and provides sufficient funds to ensure that all children have the opportunity to succeed — no matter where they live. We look forward to seeing the Commission’s proposal soon. CONTACT:…
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