NORTHWEST REGIONAL NEWS
NORTHWEST REGIONAL NEWS
School leaders say it will take a long time for students to make up for COVID closures
Like in many areas of the country, Pittsburgh education leaders and advocates say the closure is exacerbating inequities like the digital divide between wealthy and poor communities. Read the full article here:...
What K-12 education needs during the pandemic
We’re in an unprecedented time that will require unprecedented action to ensure the health and well-being of all, including children, is at the forefront of any action taken by our government. To limit the effect the coronavirus pandemic will have on Americans, we...
K-12 funding needed to boost economy: Tom Tupitza
Pennsylvania’s economy is tracking upward. Unemployment is near all-time lows. High-wage, family-sustaining jobs are available statewide. This economic boom promises prosperity for all, right? Not quite. Look more closely, and the upward trajectory threatens to...
Special ed funding slips
Schools in Butler County are increasingly relying on local tax dollars to fund special education programs as state funding has stagnated for several years, a recent report found. The county isn't alone: Special education funding across Pennsylvania mirrors the...
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