Schools of Hard Knocks: Parents of
students share fears with state legislators
By DANIELLE LYNCH dlynch@delcotimes.com
Teachers, school board members and district
administrators are not the only ones worried about potential cuts in state aid. Parents are worried, too.
Earlier this month, representatives from the 12 school districts in neighboringChester County
conducted a meeting at West
Chester East High School
Earlier this month, representatives from the 12 school districts in neighboring
Schools of Hard Knocks: Districts
predict worst as legislators scramble to lessen education cuts (With Video,
graphic)
By ALEX ROSE arose@delcotimes.com
The word “austere” barely begins to cover the
kind of school year some local districts are facing in 2011-12.
Schools of Hard Knocks: Legislation
aims to expand school choice for low-, middle-income families (With Video,
Graphic)
By Alex Rose arose@delcotimes.com
One of the more controversial plans to improve
education in the state — at least for some students — is a school voucher
proposal that would expand school choice for low- and middle-income families in
poorly performing school districts.
Schools of Hard Knocks: Districts find
ways to exceed tax caps set by Act 1 index (With Graphic, Video)
BY JOHN KOPP jkopp@delcotimes.com
When Gov. Tom Corbett announced his plan to
significantly slash the state’s education budget, he sent school district
administrators scrambling for their erasers.
Schools of Hard Knocks: Budget cuts
worry teachers' unions
By DANIELLE LYNCH dlynch@delcotimes.com
Fourth of a six-part series
Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposals to slash education funding have sparked concerns among teachers statewide, including unions in Delaware County
Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposals to slash education funding have sparked concerns among teachers statewide, including unions in Delaware County
Schools of Hard Knocks:
Governor's school cuts get support from some
By JOHN KOPP, jkopp@delcotimes.com
Though Republican Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed
education cuts have left districts with a shortage of money, there has been no
shortage of outcry.
From the support staff staring at potential job cuts to teachers facing wage freezes, Corbett has received criticism from just about everyone associated with public education.
Though they might be drowned out, Corbett has his supporters who herald his proposal to slash basic and higher-education funding by $1.6 billion.
From the support staff staring at potential job cuts to teachers facing wage freezes, Corbett has received criticism from just about everyone associated with public education.
Though they might be drowned out, Corbett has his supporters who herald his proposal to slash basic and higher-education funding by $1.6 billion.
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