Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Can Pennsylvania erase property taxes without wiping out education?
The long, difficult and ongoing quest to reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania: A City & State analysis.
Policy
Personality
Columnist Will Bunch talks higher education and how college has become a cultural flashpoint for people
In his new book, Bunch examines the political forces that drive people apart in what experts call the ‘college/non-college’ divide.
Policy
Policy
Inside Pennsylvania’s proposed ‘Parental Bill of Rights,’ which critics are calling homophobic
The legislation would place limits on teachings of sexual orientation and gender identity in younger grades.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Two children per classroom will lose a parent or sibling before age 18, experts say
State panel reports gun violence, overdoses and suicide are affecting children and youth more than ever before.
Labor
Politics
Angela Ferritto, Mark Lynch: These are the fresh faces on the front lines
The state’s top unions have welcomed a new generation of leaders in the midst of a youth movement in unionization: A City & State analysis.
News & Politics
Personality
PA education leaders reveal which teachers helped set them up for success
City & State walks lawmakers and advocates down memory lane in celebration of the new school year.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: The bittersweet essence of September
How Holly McCaffrey’s story might serve as inspiration for kids starting up school again.
Education
Policy
Lindsey Williams calls for universal free school meals as pandemic-era meals provision ends
Williams is introducing legislation that would provide free school meals to all public school students.
Education
Politics
Pennsylvania pols react to Biden’s student loan cancellation plan
The Biden administration announced a plan to offer debt relief, drawing both praise and protest from many.
News & Politics
Politics
Mastriano’s education funding plan would devastate PA’s public schools, advocates say
‘We would have to be insane to support what (Mastriano) is offering’ said Ed Albert of the PA Association of Rural and Small Schools.
Education
Policy
Doug Mastriano calls for tuition freeze at four state-related universities
The GOP gubernatorial candidate says ‘families simply cannot afford a tuition hike’ in the current economy.
Education
Opinion
Now is the time to equitably fund Pennsylvania’s education system
In an op-ed, state Rep. Ben Sanchez addresses what he calls an ‘injustice’ within the state legislature when it comes to school funding.
Budget
Politics
This week’s headlines: Budget talks continue as lawmakers focus on school curricula
A roundup of the week’s political news with no shortage of surprises during budget season.
Health Care
Policy
University of Pittsburgh funding could hinge on its fetal tissue research
Republican lawmakers are hoping to stop Pitt from using tissue obtained from elective abortions
Education
Policy
Members of the LGBTQ community denounce new, so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills
Two GOP-backed bills aimed at giving parents control over when their kids learn about sexual orientation is drawing ire
News & Politics
Politics
Barletta makes increased transparency in education a major focus point of his campaign
GOP candidate for governor expresses concern over sexually explicit material in schools.
Education
Politics
Fair funding fallout
A look back at the state’s education funding trial and where the General Assembly can go from here.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s Note: College consolidation is sometimes key to improving student outcomes
PASSHE’s Dan Greenstein made a tough call – but the right one.
Education
Policy
The learning curveball: Officials at PASSHE have embarked on a groundbreaking – and fraught – quest to redesign the system.
The State System is hoping lawmakers will approve a historic funding request for the university system this year
Power List
Power Lists
The 2022 Higher Education Power 100
Recognizing the most powerful educators in Pennsylvania.
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