Millions of Americans will head to the polls to vote in the primaries this season and the marathon of televised fanfare has begun. Deciphering truth vs. fiction, reality vs. unreality and envisioning the future relationship between new President and new Congress is quite a challenge! State primary elections and party caucuses are a key part […]
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Education Highlights from Governor Wolf’s 2016-17 Budget Address
Below are some education highlights from Governor Wolf’s 2016-17 budget address (2016-17 ED Budget details): Basic Education $200 million (3.28%) increase above the assumed $377 million increase in 2015-16, for a total of $6.3 billion to be distributed using the funding formula created by the Basic Education Funding Commission. Special Education $50 million (4.56%) increase […]
Act 1 of 2016: Governor Signs Delay of Keystone Exams as Graduation Requirements Into Law
On February 3, Governor Wolf signed Senate Bill 880, now officially Act 1 of 2016. The law delays the graduation requirement associated with the Keystone Exams or two years, until the 2018-19 school year. In addition to delaying the use of Keystone exams as a graduation requirement, the legislation also requires the Department of Education […]
Radnor LWV Event February 21: Sleep and the Adolescent Brain
The Radnor League of Women Voters, in partnership with the Radnor Township School District is hosting: Sleep and the Adolescent Brain, Sunday, February 21, 2-4 PM, at Radnor Middle School. Nationally renowned pediatric sleep expert Dr. Judith Owens, CHOP psychologist Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard, and West Chester Area School District Superintendent Dr. James Scanlon will address the causes and implications […]
Money in Politics National Study: Deadline February 1
Money In Politics National Study Remember, the deadline for submission of consensus reports is February 1. Study guide, presentations and recommended reading at LWVUS Money in Politics page.