Published in February 2017, this analysis explains how Pennsylvania’s charter schools serve disproportionately fewer of the state’s vulnerable students than traditional public schools, too often segregating students by type of…
MoreMay 25, 2016 – Newsworks WHYY: Keystone Crossroads – by Kevin McCorry Pennsylvania will soon join the overwhelming majority of states that have a student-based formula for distributing state education…
MoreA new report by the Education Law Center – PA This groundbreaking report highlights the voices of Black girls attending public schools and sets forth their recommendations for creating more…
MoreIn 2008, Good Schools Pennsylvania and the Education Law Center visited schools throughout the Commonwealth and invited students to share their hopes and goals, and comment on how adequately funded…
More…year, a federal court held that the provisions of the Pennsylvania Public School Code governing water-closets and out-houses cannot be construed to prohibit the presence of 1 In addition to…
More…have now had their 2011 funding cuts restored. There are 490 other school districts throughout the state that still have not. (Two school districts — Chester-Upland and Duquesne — received…
MoreEducation Law Center | www.elc-pa.org | facebook.com/educationlawcenter | @edlawcenterpa LAW REFORM ALERT: Defining “Weapons” in School August 2018 The Education Law Center is pleased to share the Commonwealth Court of…
More…language instruction modalities across the District; specific policies governing ESOL instruction hours based on language proficiency levels; expansion of bilingual programs; districtwide trainings for teachers; and a strong language access…
More…an important step in the right direction. Pennsylvania has the largest funding gap in the nation between rich and poor school districts, and its state share of public education funding…
More…February 2017, the Trump Administration withdrew 2016 guidance from the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice that affirmed Title IX’s protection of transgender students. However, while the 2016 guidance served…
More…homeless and foster youth; strengthens recruitment of these students; requires colleges and universities to designate single points of contact to assist homeless and foster youth to access and complete higher…
More…about experiences you have had in school • Would like a training on the rights of LGBTQ/GNC students in schools • Want to share the experiences of LGBTQ/GNC students your…
More…students, teachers and community members to share their experiences, struggles, and recommendations with you directly. Thank you for prioritizing the important issues confronting these exceptionally vulnerable students. Sincerely, Education Law…
More…February 2017, the Trump Administration withdrew 2016 guidance from the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice that affirmed Title IX’s protection of transgender students. However, while the 2016 guidance served…
More…ELC champion David Buckman; and our courageous community partners dedicated to building affirming and inclusive schools, The PairUP Society and NAACP of Bucks County. Sponsorships and tickets are available now!…
More…don’t mean anything,” said David Seropian, business manager for the McKeesport Area School District. “If the numbers come to fruition then we would be pleased.” Sto-Rox Superintendent Terry DeCarbo said…
More…responded to ELC’s survey shared vivid comments regarding their concerns. Since that time, the school nurse shortage has impacted thousands of vulnerable students. The Education Law Center and Public Interest…
More…daily basis. We appreciate this opportunity to share these recommendations with the State Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Intervention. Doing What Works: Our Recommendations 1. Ensure that children who are…
More…their students. And compared with the rest of the country, the state share of education funding is quite low – the U.S. average is about 50 percent; in Pennsylvania, it’s…
MoreEducation Law Center elc-‐pa.org Philadelphia | Pittsburgh February 2, 2014 The Hon. Lamar Alexander Chairman Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Hon. Patty Murray…
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