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Mayor Parker urges PA leaders to close $1.4B education funding gap as Roc Nation's new campaign faces backlash

Mayor Parker urges PA leaders to close $1.4B education funding gap as Roc Nation's new campaign faces backlash
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Philly officials demand school funding equity gap be closed

Philadelphia schools have a $1.4 billion gap between the state funding they receive and what experts say they need to adequately educate all students, adjusted for need. ....

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Fight for school vouchers is back

School vouchers are poised to again be a sticking point that could stall the state budget past the June 30 deadline. ....

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Former West Philly State Rep. Jim Roebuck passes away. Funeral services announced for June 7th (updated)

Former West Philly State Rep. Jim Roebuck passes away. Funeral services announced for June 7th (updated)
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James R. Roebuck Jr., former Pennsylvania state representative, has died at 79

He was born and lived in West Philadelphia, and served 35 years in the state's House of Representatives. He "had a deep and unfailing commitment to public education," a former colleague said. ....

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