Carol Yeagy

Science Technology Legislation Introduced in the House 3/27/2009 11:32:00 AM Representative Mike Fleck, of central Pennsylvania, recently introduced House Bill 713, which would… Representative Mike Fleck, of central Pennsylvania, recently introduced House Bill 713, which would establish the Science Technology Partnership Program and the Science Education Innovation Grant Program. Under the partnership program, Pennsylvania colleges […]

Is Your Pension Safe? 3/27/2009 3:11:00 PM During a recent State House Appropriations Committee meeting, representatives from the Public Schoo… During a recent State House Appropriations Committee meeting, representatives from the Public School Employees Retirement Systems (PSERS) reported that the fund lost $28 billion in 2008.  However, current retirees will not see a change in

Compromise Made on PA Graduation Tests 3/27/2009 3:06:44 PM Earlier this month, the State Board of Education, Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Scho… Earlier this month, the State Board of Education, Department of Education and the Pennsylvania School Boards Association came to a compromise regarding state mandated graduation tests.  Under the plan, beginning 2015

New Report Sheds More Light on Alternative Certification 2/13/2009 3:13:00 PM The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences has released a new report on alt… The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences has released a new report on alternative certification. “The report, An Evaluation of Teachers Trained Through Different Routes to

Final Version of Stimulus Package Provides Roughly $100 Billion for Education 2/13/2009 3:10:43 PM “After days of tense negotiations, congressional leaders hope to begin voting as early as Friday on… “After days of tense negotiations, congressional leaders hope to begin voting as early as Friday on a nearly $800 billion economic-stimulus bill that would provide

Governor Announces Proposed 2009-2010 State Budget 2/9/2009 3:00:00 PM Last week Governor Ed Rendell presented his 2009-2010 state budget proposal, which earmarked an inc… Last week Governor Ed Rendell presented his 2009-2010 state budget proposal, which earmarked an increase of $300 million for basic education subsidies. Pennsylvania’s current economic situation made it difficult for Rendell to

Rendell Calls for Major School Consolidations 2/9/2009 2:59:00 PM As part of his budget address, Governor Ed Rendell proposed the creation of a legislative commissio… As part of his budget address, Governor Ed Rendell proposed the creation of a legislative commission that would study the consolidation of 500 school districts down to 100. Aruging the need

House Education Committee Approves Economic Literacy Bill 2/9/2009 12:22:03 PM The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently approved House Bill 101 , which would require th… The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently approved House Bill 101, which would require the Department of Education to disseminate economic education and personal finance literacy materials to public and private

KEYTA Members Join Together to Fight Compulsory Union Fees 1/16/2009 12:19:00 PM KEYTA is working with dozens of members across Pennsylvania who have decided to challenge the calcu… KEYTA is working with dozens of members across Pennsylvania who have decided to challenge the calculation fee of the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) and the National