PFT, PCAPS Release Results of Survey on Local Control of Public Schools
The PFT and PCAPS are calling for dissolving the School Reform Commission in favor of a locally accountable school board
PA Residents Agree: Invest in Public Education
A survey of Pennsylvanians by Terry Madonna's Opinion Research group found that 71 percent of Pennsylvanians believe the state needs to make a bigger investment in public education.
Parents want strong neighborhood schools, study says
AFT released a new survey of parents that shows that parents want politicians to support neighborhood public schools. Ted Kirsch released the following statement about the study.
AFTPA Calls for a Moratorium on Common Core, High-Stakes Testing and Teacher Evaluation
AFT Pennsylvania joined with state Senate Democrats in calling for a moratorium on the requirements for students, teachers and schools associated with the new Common Core State Standards on Monday.
AFTPA Applauds Cyber-Charter Funding Bill
AFTPA supports a proposal by PA Rep. James Roebuck that would change the way the state funds cyber-charter schools and return nearly $400 million to public schools - without raising taxes.