Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf is commending the State Board of Education which this week directed the Department of Education (PDE) to begin the process of updating Pennsylvania’s science standards to align them with current research and best practices, including a review of Next Generation Science Standards. “As technology continues to advance, science is…
McKeesport, PA – As part of his three-part plan to address Pennsylvania’s flawed charter school law, Governor Tom Wolf announced today the Department of Education will institute new fees to fund the growing costs of administering the Charter School Law and recoup the rising costs to taxpayers. The fee-for-service model is part of the governor’s…
Erie, PA – Governor Tom Wolf joined school district superintendents and education stakeholders in Erie County today to discuss how his three-part plan will ensure charter schools better serve students and taxpayers. Pennsylvania’s flawed and outdated charter school law is known as one of the worst in the nation. “Pennsylvania’s charter school law is failing…
Harrisburg, PA – The reform to Pennsylvania’s flawed and outdated charter school law is moving forward with the process of developing regulations by opening a public comment period to gather information on the need for charter school reform, Governor Tom Wolf announced today. The governor outlined a three-part approach earlier this month that includes executive…
Brookhaven, PA – Governor Tom Wolf joined students, parents, teachers, and school administrators today in Delaware County to celebrate Pennsylvania’s historic investments in education during the governor’s tenure. Over the past five years the governor has secured an additional $1.4 billion in funding for pre-k through college, including nearly $800 million for basic education, $140…
