October 11 Special Report: Gov announces Education Agenda
In this issue:
- Corbett announces "school choice" wish list
- Harrisburg SD Pre-k program results in gains in reading and math
- First quarter state revenue below projections but higher than last year
- Marcellus Impact Fee versus Severance Tax
September 30 Newsletter: PLUS news
In this issue:
- School Districts report lost learning opportunities due to budget cuts
- Marcellus Shale severance tax proposal would provide ABG funds
- Push for vouchers continues
- Pa students post ninth straight year of PSSA gains
- PDE teacher evaluation pilot expands
September. 7 Newsletter: Back to School Special
In this issue:
* Auditor General says he will audit superintendent separations
* PLUS schools receive SIG awards
* Corbett signals student weighted funding in "backpacks"
* Voucher and charter reform debate continues
* Secretary Duncan announces NCLB waivers coming
* And Duncan lauds Pittsburgh Public Schools for courage and collaboration
August 5 Newsletter: Summer news from PLUS
In this issue:
- PLUS testifies before House Education Committee
- PDE to introduce teacher evaluation pilot program
- Corbett: School districts responsible for their own budget problems
- Update on voucher proposals
- Secty Duncan uses bully pulpit to call for restructuring of teacher pipeline
Read the Summer news from PLUS
July 1 Newsletter: Budget Special
In this issue:
- Final budget signed
- Bill to allow economic furlough of teachers fails to pass General Assembly
- Governor signs bill removing most exceptions to Act 1
- State education cuts fall more heavily on poor kids
- Voucher and charter bills put off ‘til fall
Read the Budget Special
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