News from PSBA
PSBA stays actively involved in legal and legislative developments that impact public education in the commonwealth. Our policy, legal and government affairs professionals are reglarly called upon to provide background and expertise for education stakeholders, including legislators and reporters. Filter news from our associaiton using the categories below.
PSBA Responds to Auditor General’s Cyber Charter School Performance Audit
Today, Auditor General Timothy DeFoor released a performance audit that identifies and analyzes revenue sources, expenditures and the financial position of five Pennsylvania cyber charter schools. PSBA is appreciative of the auditor general’s efforts, as this audit highlights the need for cyber charter reform in the commonwealth. Many of the concerns and recommendations in the […]
PSBA’s Reaction to Governor Shapiro’s Education Budget Proposals
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is encouraged by the continuation of investments in public education included in Governor Shapiro’s third budget address. “The governor’s proposed budget demonstrates his commitment to public education, and we are hopeful that, as budget negotiations progress, all sides will be able to come together and make further advancements in […]
PSBA Statement on Recent Executive Actions
This week, the new Administration issued a series of executive actions on a wide range of matters, including diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); immigration; federal funding; school choice; and Title IX. For instance, within a three-day span, a memo was released by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ordering a pause on “disbursement of […]
PSBA Agrees with Denial of Unbound Academic Institute’s Charter Application
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) agrees with the decision of the Pennsylvania Department of Education to deny the application of Unbound Academic Institute to open a new cyber charter school in Pennsylvania. Unbound Academic Institute’s flawed application shines a light on the need to reform a broken system that forces school districts to raise […]
Awards Presented to School Leaders at Annual Conference
Awards Presented to School Leaders at Annual Conference To open the 2024 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference on Sunday, October 6, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) presented its annual Pennsylvania Education Innovation Awards and the William Howard Day Award. Initiated in 2017, the Innovation awards recognize innovative leadership in public school board governance, administration and teaching. […]