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Pa. Democrats set budget priorities with ‘historic’ education spending proposal

Under the Democratic proposal, another $750 million would go into the “Level Up” program, which steers money toward Pennsylvania’s lowest wealth school districts. The rest would be earmarked for mental health supports and other initiatives.

By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads

School funding in Pa. is about to go on trial — here’s what you need to know

To prepare you for the upcoming trial we’ve broken down the history of this case, where it stands now, and where it could lead.

By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads

How a children’s COVID vaccine could offer a new normal for schools

Experts agree a vaccine for younger students won’t suddenly trigger a return to normal, pre-pandemic schooling.

By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads

Pa. private schools saw enrollment dip during pandemic, despite in-person options

While many public school districts closed buildings during the COVID crisis, many private schools swung their doors open, leading many to speculate families would come flocking.

By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads

Gov. Wolf squares off with GOP by firing charter school appeals board members

The Pennsylvania Charter Appeals Board exists as a place where charter schools can challenge decisions made by their local school boards. But right now, it’s unclear who would hear the appeals.

By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads

Updated: 2021-04-29 10:28:10

Pennsylvania moves forward on plan to merge 6 state universities into 2 regional schools

The integration plan calls for two mergers, one in the northeastern region of the state and one in the western region.

By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads and Sam Dunklau

‘I don’t really know what justice is’: Inside one Philly classroom after the Chauvin verdict

“I don’t really know what justice is. Somebody going to jail is not really justice, you know? It’s just, like, being locked up. You still get food every day. You still can see your loved ones while that [victim] is dead and gone, you know?”

By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads

A year without play: Parents and experts worry about loss of social skills during pandemic

Evidence suggests the last year has taken an emotional toll on young people, but most of the indicators relate to acute distress.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads

Delaware County makes police a resource for those seeking addiction treatment

The Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) encourages police departments to connect people with treatment options rather than arresting them.

By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads

The COVID year: A single mom’s fight to keep her kids in school and her family together

Of all parents, single moms have seen the sharpest drop in workforce participation since the pandemic began, according to research from Pew Charitable Trusts.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent/Keystone Crossroads
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