Pennsylvania’s state teachers’ union is leading a chorus of voices from fellow labor organizations protesting a proposed program that they say would shift funding from public schools to private schools at a time when public schools are being shortchanged by the state. The program would provide state-funded “lifeline scholarships” to
Allegheny and Westmoreland school districts anticipate a boost in funding this year after legislators gave their stamp of approval to $8.5 billion for K-12 public education. The Keystone State will provide more than $7.3 billion in basic education and level-up funds — a roughly 11.4% increase from the 2021-22 allocation.
Allegheny and Westmoreland school districts anticipate a boost in funding this year after legislators gave their stamp of approval to $8.5 billion for K-12 public education. The Keystone State will provide more than $7.3 billion in basic education and level-up funds — a roughly 11.4% increase from the 2021-22 allocation.
In Pennsylvania, as the number of teaching certificates granted, schools are facing an "unbearable" teacher shortage, says a teacher s union representative.