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Long-sought charter school changes on the table as Pa. lawmakers plot education funding overhaul

Pennsylvania lawmakers say a court mandate to overhaul public school funding has opened avenues for compromise on charter school reform.

By Katie Meyer/Spotlight PA

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Pa. Auditor General DeFoor responds to school district audit criticism

The audit of a dozen districts released this week has drawn the ire of school business experts.
By Sam Dunklau

Pennsylvania approves stronger charter school regulations

A Pennsylvania regulatory board on Monday approved Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to subject charter schools to stronger ethics and accounting standards

By Marc Levy/The Associated Press

State proposes a charter school accountability plan to save nearly $400 million

State proposes a charter school accountability plan to save estimated $400 million

By Merideth Bucher/WITF

School choice PACs have huge reserves thanks to Jeff Yass, the richest man in Pa.

He’s poised to spend millions of dollars influencing upcoming elections — all while trying to keep his name away from the political spotlight.

By Katie Meyer/WHYY

Pa. superintendents, charter advocates continue to spar over school funding

The advocacy comes as the financial pressure on districts has increased due to a significant boost in charter school enrollment during the pandemic.

By Emily Rizzo/WHYY

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

Pennsylvania schools to get $4.9B in federal pandemic aid

School districts must use at least 20% of the money to address learning loss from the pandemic as well as support the “social, emotional, and academic needs of underrepresented students.”

By The Associated Press
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