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.
Legislators and Education Leaders Gather to Call for Cyber Charter Reform
On Monday, legislators and education leaders gathered in the Capitol’s Media Center to call for common sense cyber charter reform. In 2002, Pennsylvania’s Charter School Law, originally enacted in 1997, was amended to authorize the creation of cyber charter schools as an alternative to traditional public schools and brick-and-mortar charter schools. Since that time, no […]
Southeastern Greene School Board Director Inducted Into PSBA Allwein Society
On Monday, March 25, Janet Pennington was inducted as the 18th member of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association’s (PSBA) Allwein Society. The Allwein Society is a recognition program honoring individuals who are outstanding leaders and advocates on behalf of public schools and students. This prestigious honor was created in 2011 in memory of Timothy M. […]
Bellefonte Area School Board Director Inducted Into PSBA Allwein Society
On Tuesday, February 27, Donna Smith was inducted as the 17th member of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association’s (PSBA) Allwein Society. The Allwein Society is a recognition program honoring individuals who are outstanding leaders and advocates on behalf of public schools and students. This prestigious honor was created in 2011 in memory of Timothy M. […]
PSBA’s Reaction to Governor Shapiro’s Education Budget Proposals
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is optimistic about the proposed investment of $1.8 billion in public education included in Governor Shapiro’s second budget address. “The governor is demonstrating his commitment to public education, and we are hopeful that this focus will lead to legislative action on the many long-standing issues important to our members,” […]
2024 State of Education report released
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is pleased to release the eighth annual State of Education report. This 47-page document highlights the many successes and challenges facing public education in Pennsylvania. This year’s report covers a vast array of statistics gathered from publicly available data sources and responses from a survey sent to all school […]