The six-bill package serves as a possible alternative to Gov. Josh Shapiro's higher education proposal that was introduced as legislation on Friday in both the House and Senate.
The program aimed at building up the teacher workforce to address an educator shortage saw interest from student teachers far and away outpacing the funds available.
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — In April, a firestorm erupted in Harrisburg after Philadelphia police issued an arrest warrant for a sitting state House lawmaker. Less than a
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG — More than a month out from the June 30 budget deadline, top Pennsylvania lawmakers are beginning a new round of negotiations with few
To curb classroom distractions, added pressure or anxiety from social media, students' access to smartphones could be severely limited during the school day under legislation being drafted in the Pennsylvania legislature.