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.
More than 77% of Pennsylvania’s Public School Districts Have Adopted a Charter Reform Resolution
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) and the Keystone Center for Charter Change highlighted today that 387 of the 500 Pennsylvania school districts have adopted a charter reform resolution. School officials are building steam behind the call for charter school funding reform and accountability. The outdated and flawed charter school law is long overdue for change and presently it is causing […]
PSBA Applauds the Updated Vaccine Plan for Education Professionals
After advocating for Pennsylvania’s teachers and school personnel to receive priority in receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is pleased with Gov. Wolf’s announcement today to elevate this group to Phase 1a. “We appreciate that the governor and task force have prioritized these essential roles in receiving the vaccine and see […]
PSBA Announces the Launch of the Keystone Center for Charter Change
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) announced today, the launch of the Keystone Center for Charter Change. PSBA has long advocated on behalf of its membership—the public school districts of the commonwealth—for change to Pennsylvania’s flawed and outdated Charter School Law. “PSBA is pleased to continue this important work in support of our public school districts, […]
PA Education Associations Call on Wolf Administration to Prioritize COVID-19 Vaccine for School Staff
Pennsylvania education associations representing educators, support professionals, superintendents, business managers, principals, intermediate units, career and technical school administrators, and school boards today called on Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration to make providing the COVID-19 vaccine to school staff a priority. In a letter signed by the leaders of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators, […]
PSBA’s Response to Governor Wolf’s Proposed 2021-22 State Budget
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) released its response to Governor Wolf’s proposed 2021-22 state budget. The Governor’s proposal shows that he has assessed and understands the significant and critical needs of public schools, students and communities and PSBA appreciates that many of the long- term challenges have been identified. Proposed investments dedicated to basic education, special […]