Understanding new regulations on Pennsylvania Core Standards and Keystone Exams

In late 2013, Pennsylvania's Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) approved new regulations dealing with the state's implementation of the Common Core and changes to the state's Keystone Exams. The IRRC action finalizes the new regulations, which were approved by the State Board of Education in September.  More »

2/21/2014

Corbett's election year budget gimmicks won't fix the school funding crisis

On Feb. 4, Gov. Tom Corbett presented another state budget full of election year gimmicks and false choices, putting wealthy corporations ahead of public schools, retirement security, and middle-class families.  More »

2/7/2014