Jun 5, 2015
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter’s plan to raise $105 million in recurring revenue for the city schools by hiking property taxes nearly 10 percent has hit a brick wall in City Council.Council members have spent much of the spring looking for an alternative to...
Jun 2, 2015
For the first time in recent memory, there are no plans for a tax increase in the Pottstown School District. The district’s $57.1 million tentative budget for 2015-16 would keep millage at 39.25. A property assessed at $100,000 would pay about $3,925 in school...
Jun 2, 2015
Much to the chagrin of unionized school nurses, the School District of Philadelphia is discussing the outsourcing of its school health services. Ayana Jones of The Philadelphia Tribune writes that proposals have been issued and must be returned by June 10 for those...
May 29, 2015
Close the Gap, Grow the Economy Pennsylvania can grow its economy by closing achievement gaps in its schools, according to a compelling new report released by the RAND Corporation. The report teaches us three important things: Pennsylvania lost $1-$3 billion in...
May 27, 2015
One day after a heated hearing between City Council and School District officials, on Wednesday, parents, teachers, and advocates had their turn and delivered a straightforward message to Council: We need more funding. “I will stand with City Council and ask...
May 27, 2015
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