Maura McInerney, Esq., Appointed ELC’s New Legal Director
…since 2007, has over thirty years of litigation experience in the private and public sectors. Maura’s appointment is an exciting new development as we continue to grow our work. She…
More…since 2007, has over thirty years of litigation experience in the private and public sectors. Maura’s appointment is an exciting new development as we continue to grow our work. She…
More…promote positive educational outcomes for LGBTQ youth in Allegheny County. We also see Pittsburgh Public Schools leading the way with a new district-wide nondiscrimination policy for transgender students, developed with…
MorePennsylvania has an on-time budget for 2018-19, approved by the legislature and signed by Gov. Wolf on June 22. It provides modest but needed new funding for Pennsylvania’s schoolchildren. While…
More…don’t mean anything,” said David Seropian, business manager for the McKeesport Area School District. “If the numbers come to fruition then we would be pleased.” Sto-Rox Superintendent Terry DeCarbo said…
More…cross-district charter school networks, open new buildings, add new grades, and expand enrollment – all without the authorization of local school boards. It would also reduce accountability by allowing charter…
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…
MoreOct. 6, 2014 – The Education Law Center, along with more than 40 other organizations, today launched a new campaign for fair education funding for all of Pennsylvania’s K-12 public…
Moreto Address Truancy Referrals: Magisterial District Court Judges (MDJs) hear truancy proceedings and have the authority to impose discretionary penalties on families and students. This tool helps MDJs make sure that…
More…and represents.” Kathy Manderino, a former state lawmaker, has been named campaign manager for the new campaign. “School funding is, without question, one of the toughest issues facing Pennsylvania, but…
MoreThe Education Law Center’s new report Fixing the Special Education Funding Gap details the large decline in the state share of special education funding over the past decade. Inadequate funding…
More…students with disabilities and other at-risk student populations. The truly revolutionary advancements in assistive technology, including touch-to-speak devices that have changed the world for children like Billy, must be available…
More…Elias (pro hac vice forthcoming) O’MELVENY & MYERS LLP Times Square Tower 7 Times Square New York, NY 10036 Telephone: (212) 326-2000 Attorneys for Plaintiffs William Penn School District, Panther…
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