Even after all they spend on advertising & giveaways, PA's cyber charters are making a killing, accumulating assets at a rate of $120 million/year!

The Philadelphia Inquirer editors say it's high time for the legislature to be fiscally responsible and recoup those taxpayer dollars.

The Basic Education Funding Commission has provided a roadmap. Finishing the job requires adopting the governor's proposed budget and the commission's full 7-year funding plan!
#FundPAPublicSchools

Increasing state funding 'is not throwing money at the problem. It is subsidizing the necessary costs to provide free and appropriate education to the children of Pennsylvania. Public schools must meet the needs of all students, whatever the students’ challenges or abilities.'

We are thrilled to have Rose Wehrman, Columbia Law School alum and stellar former ELC intern, join us as an Equal Justice Works fellow to expand our work to counter the burgeoning issue of preschool pushout.

Our gratitude to GreenbergTraurig LLP and Equal Justice Works for supporting this important work!

A great Times News story:
'21 of the 22 districts represented by Senator David Argall would receive adequacy funding, including Lehighton, Palmerton, Tamaqua, and Weatherly, according to the fact sheets; and 11 of the 22 would get money to lower property taxes, including Jim Thorpe.'

In just 4 years (2018-2022), these 4 cyber schools grew their combined net assets from less than $1 million to $486 million.

$486 million.

Those are taxpayer dollars they are hoarding.

Read the Education Voters PA report here:
edvoterspa.org/2024/05/for-im…

Brown v. Board ruled separate is not equal, but we have not yet ensured equitable access to resources for all students.
This #BrownAt70 anniversary, let's recommit to integrated schools & create school systems where ALL students have access to the resources they deserve.

The “parent complaint” that led to the book ban was actually just the board president himself… determined to ensure that if he doesn’t like a book, no children should see it.

“The time for single-year budget fights must end. The Gen Assembly must finish the job & pass legislation guaranteeing that the resources students need & deserve will be delivered & that school funding gaps that have grown for years will finally be closed'
pottsmerc.com/2024/05/11/may…

Important new research on school funding finds that
'the social benefits of increasing school funding are greater than the costs, even when considering ONLY the crime-reducing benefits.' (emphasis added)

The River Reporter took a look at how their local school districts would benefit from the proposed education funding in the #PABudget using our fact sheets. Find out how your school district benefits by visiting: paschoolswork.org/7-year-plan/ #FinishTheJob riverreporter.com/stories/more-d…

“¿Cuando?”

“Now!”

Our children cannot wait!

Thanks to all who participated.
#FinishTheJob !

We sent a clear message to Harrisburg this week. They must put in place a long-term plan to fully fund PA schools. #FinishTheJob !

OK, Delco!

For the next 24 hours, it's #DelcoGivesDay . Hope you'll join in this inaugural fund drive for a broad array of organizations including ELC that make a difference for Delaware Co. residents
Join the action here:
delcogives.org
And here: delcogives.org/organizations/…

Fund Our Schools- our kids can't wait!

League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Children First Education Law Center Education Voters PA Spotlight PA Governor Josh Shapiro POWER Interfaith PA Schools Work

Our parting message to our elected officials in Harrisburg is simple.

#FinishTheJob
#FundOurSchools