Report: Pa. districts need more state funding for technical schools
The York County School of Technology played host to an important conversation: Should districts have to pay the majority of costs to send students to technical schools? PA Schools Work and partner Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children released a report, discussed at...Officials advocate for more state tech school funding at MBIT event
Career and technical schools like Middle Bucks Institute of Technology in Warwick play a vital role in replenishing a skilled workforce, those who spoke at Friday’s event said. Pennsylvania needs to step up its support of career and technical schools in the state,...
In his second term, Gov. Wolf has a chance to make Pa.’s public schools even stronger | Opinion
The first day of school always stirs a sense of excitement and anticipation: we all kick off the new term with straight A’s, perfect attendance, and on that very first day, everyone is a friend. The first day is a moment of optimism, and it often defines the tone of...
Letter: PA Schools Work Advocates for Our Schools
Do you know that Pennsylvania ranks 46th in the country in the state share of K-12 education funding? The average state covers 47 percent of school funding costs, but our state contributes only 38 percent, according to the US Census Bureau. In fact, state funding for...
Career and Technical Education Needs More State Funding
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s career and technical education centers, or CTCs, need additional funding in the next state budget, according to a new report. There are 74 CTCs in the state, preparing some 55,000 high school students to enter a variety of fields...Letter: Step up state funding for education
Your recent story about possible staffing cuts in the Carlisle School District, (“Proposed study could result in staffing cuts at Carlisle schools”, Jan. 3, The Sentinel), correctly noted state funding for public schools is not keeping up with the cost of educating...Centre Co. officials emphasize importance of state funding for career and technical education
Pleasant Gap, Centre County, Pa- Thursday, local leaders gathered at the Central PA Institute of Science and Technology to speak about the importance of investing in career and technical education (CTE). The presentation highlighted the need for additional funding in...
PA Schools Work, Local Leaders Discuss Need for State Investments in Career and Technical Education
New Statewide Report Talks about CTE’s Role in State’s Economic Development PLEASANT GAP, PA (January 10, 2019) — PA Schools Work (PASW), a nonpartisan statewide movement working to make sure public schools are fully and fairly funded, together with Jennifer...