Education
Reporting on local school districts, education policies, and educational initiatives within the state.
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MILWAUKEE — GOP women spotlighted the power of their vote and the work they do for the party Tuesday at several events on the perimeter of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. “One thing I learned pretty early in Republican politics is that the Republican women are the very first call that you make if…
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As avian influenza is being detected in more and more dairy herds across the U.S., Iowa State University researchers have found a possible “why” connection to the virus being found in raw milk. A study published this month by a team in ISU’s College of Veterinary Medicine found that bovine mammary gland tissue held receptors…
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Iowa and national conservative leaders discussed wins and future goals for issues like abortion and education policy Friday at the Family Leadership Summit, with one of the group’s officials calling for further abortion restrictions in Iowa. The Family Leader, an influential conservative Christian organization, brought speakers to the gathering of an estimated 1,000 at the…
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While Gov. Josh Shapiro characterized the budget as a “major victory” and ended up with a budget that would cost the state only $700 million less than the $48 billion he proposed, both Democrats and Republicans had to sacrifice some of their priorities. The post Cannabis, school vouchers and skill games: Here’s what didn’t make…
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The bill also contains what are effectively individual policies, from the massive new funding formula that will change how money is distributed to Pennsylvania’s school districts, to smaller policy points, like allowing schools grants to provide menstrual hygiene products. The post Here’s some of what’s in the bill that directs historic new Pa. education funding…
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The spending plan, which is about $700 million less that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget, also includes funding for several of his marquee initiatives. The post Gov. Shapiro signs 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget, calls it a ‘major victory’ appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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The budget deadline of June 30 has come and gone. The post Pa. legislative leaders say state budget negotiations are productive but ongoing appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
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While the Education Department derives school district poverty levels from public benefits enrollment data, the Senate Republicans propose using data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual demographic survey. The post Fair funding for education remains a central sticking point in Pa. budget talks appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.