02/28/2012
New Website Details Governor Corbett’s Proposed $338.1 Million Funding Increase for School Districts
Harrisburg – The Department of Education today launched a new website that clearly explains the increases in state taxpayer funding that school districts will receive under Governor Tom Corbett’s proposed 2012-13 state budget.
02/07/2012
Governor Corbett's Education Budget Provides Flexibility, Accountability
Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett today outlined his 2012-13 budget, continuing his call to reform the education system by providing financial flexibility to local school districts, while ensuring the accountability of teachers and school leaders.
01/19/2012
Department of Education Awards $64.4 Million to Promote Academic Achievement and Assist At-Risk Students in High-Poverty Schools
Harrisburg – Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis today announced the 57 schools and organizations that will receive a total of $64.4 million as part of the 21st Century Community Learning Challenge Grant.
12/23/2011
Governor Corbett Announces $41.3 Million Federal Education Grant
Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett today announced that Pennsylvania has been awarded $41,326,299 under the federally-funded “Race to the Top” grant program.
WHO: Hundreds of concerned parents and students | Eleven grassroots organizations | Community leaders
WHEN: Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Outside of City Hall, NE corner (visitors entrance across from the Marriott Courtyard Hotel)
Archbishop Chaput Uses Catholic School Savings to Push School Vouchers
Feb 24, 2012 | Four Philadelphia-area Catholic schools previously targeted for closure—Bonner-Prendie, Saint Huberts, West Catholic and Conwell-Egan—were saved today, due to large anonymous donations and the creation of an independent foundation to help raise money. The announcement came early this afternoon and a press conference was held at 3 p.m. to discuss what was widely heralded as good news for the Archdiocese.
