At Good Schools Pennsylvania, we are encouraged to see that support for school funding reforms continue to gain momentum. Here is an update on what's happening around the state...

 

Dozens of organizations have come together to form the Pennsylvania School Funding Campaign and are rallying behind two goals: The enactment of a new comprehensive school funding formula and a significant downpayment in the 2008-09 budget toward full implementation of the formula.

Whether you represent an organization, school, faith community or just yourself, be sure to visit the website to sign on to the campaign and work with us to make sure this is the year we finally achieve our goal of a quality education for every Pennsylvania student.

 

Legislative Update

Students in the Sto-Rox School District near Pittsburgh are looking at their school through a new lens: A camera.

 

Critical Exposure: Eyes on Education is a photo documentary project sponsored by Good Schools Pennsylvania and the Education Law Center. Students are given a camera and asked to record compelling shots of the conditions they face every day in their journey to receive a quality education. ... MORE

21st Century Education Symposium at Cabrini College -- March 28-29

Cabrini College has long been in the business of educating the region's young teachers, but now the college also has something to teach the community about education. On March 28-29, the college will mark its 50th anniversary by hosting a summit to explore the opportunities and challenges for education in the 21st Century. ... MORE

 

Children's Coalition of the Lehigh Valley Family Policy Summit -- April 11
Local advocates from business, social services, education, foundations, early childhood organizations, law, senior organizations, and the faith-based community will come together on April 11 at 9:00 am for a Family Policy Summit hosted by the Children's Coalition of the Lehigh Valley. The group will identify advocacy priorities for the 2008 budget and craft action plans to communicate those priorities to the Lehigh Valley's legislative delegation. ... MORE

2008 Pennsylvania PTA Convention -- April 11-13

Dr. Seuss is coming to the Poconos. Good Schools Pennsylvania will present its "Saving Who-Ville" presentation at the annual PTA Convention on April 11-13 at the Split Rock Resort in the Poconos. Be sure to register now for the conference and learn how Horton Hears a Who applies to more than just children. ...MORE

Our website is updated frequently with news, opportunities and links to keep you informed about our work to change public education funding in Pennsylvania. Be sure to add the Good Schools Pennsylvania homepage to your favorites and check back often.

 

We have another new addition to our e-communications tool chest -- a blog! Visit our blog to read about the latest events and happenings from all of our offices and regions and be sure to use the comment function to weigh in with your opinions, thoughts and updates. 

 

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Good Schools Pennsylvania is a statewide network of citizens who are informed and mobilized in support of public education. We believe that we can improve our schools when we join together in calling for adequate funds that are equitably distributed, proven educational practices to meet a standard of excellence, and effective accountability measures. Visit our website.