The president of the Central Bucks School Board says the district wasn’t contacted for comment in a number of contentious stories, but the reporters dispute that.
By Todd Shepherd
Beth Ann Rosica: At the third anniversary of school closures, public education is in shambles
Learning loss, mental health problems, and a general sense of decline characterize the last three years in public education. The costs fall heaviest on the students who can least afford to bear them.
By Beth Ann Rosica
Guy Ciarrocchi: Not one more dime for the status quo.
Schools won’t be fixed with a firehose of money. For real reform, parents and students need school choice.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Stacey Whomsley: Why do we need a Parents Bill of Rights?
After three years of decline, this law could put parents back in charge of making sure their children get the best education.
By Stacey Whomsley
Sen. Lisa Boscola: Harrisburg needs to end reliance on school property taxes
The way Pennsylvania funds education is fundamentally flawed and unfair.
By Sen. Lisa Boscola
Beth Ann Rosica: West Chester area parents participate in “Parents Bill of Rights” event
The event sponsored by Speaker Kevin McCarthy highlights Rep. Julia Letlow’s proposed bill on educational transparency and safety.
By Beth Ann Rosica
Beth Ann Rosica: A tale of two districts – same school district audit yields two very different responses
Neshaminy School District suggested that they would consider the problem, while a North Penn board member lashed out with partisan rhetoric.
By Beth Ann Rosica
Beth Ann Rosica: Liberal school board takes pride in being labeled fiscally conservative
Abington School District raised taxes despite running surpluses in previous years.
By Beth Ann Rosica
Guy Ciarrocchi: Educational success in Pennsylvania requires more choice, not more money
Whatever the problems are in public education, it’s not that taxpayers don’t pay enough. What matters more is how we spend it.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Auditor: Twelve Pennsylvania school districts hid $400 million to pass tax increases
At least a dozen school districts in Pennsylvania exploited a legal loophole to avoid a referendum on tax increases.
By Anthony Hennen