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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 […]

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

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

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