Letter to the Editor in the Reading Eagle: Our state continues policies that are glaringly racist. According to the Education Law Center, our funding system underfunds 52% of students in the state. If you look at this from the perspective of race, the numbers grow more obvious and horrifying, as 78% of Black students and … Read more
In GO Erie, Pocono Record, and Ellwood City Ledger: These disparities mean that Pennsylvania has the largest gap of per student funding of any state between its wealthiest and poorest districts. They translate into fewer educational opportunities for students in underfunded districts: fewer AP courses; outdated books and technology; smaller art and music programs; higher … Read more
In Scranton: “Each one of us can have a voice, but it’s more powerful when we can come across as a united force,” board Vice President Catherine Fox said during a virtual funding workshop Tuesday night. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/scranton-school-directors-plan-strengthen-132000299.html