by Susan Spicka | Mar 14, 2023 | blog
In his budget address, Governor Shapiro acknowledged that the recent Commonwealth Court ruling recognized that education is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Constitution to all children and that students in low-wealth districts are currently denied...
by Susan Spicka | Mar 7, 2023 | blog
Susan Spicka, executive director of Education Voters of PA, issued this statement in response to Governor Shapiro’s proposed budget for education in the 2023-2024 state budget. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2023 Shapiro Budget Proposal for Education Moves...
by Susan Spicka | Mar 3, 2023 | blog
On Tuesday, March 7 at around 11:30 am, Governor Josh Shapiro will give his first budget address and set the stage for the 2023-2024 state budget. What will his budget proposal mean for Pennsylvania’s public school students? Join Ed Voters on Wednesday,...
by Susan Spicka | Feb 17, 2023 | blog
Commonwealth Court’s recent court decision declaring Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional is a historic victory for students! We need to celebrate this huge win AND we need to call on our state lawmakers to take the necessary steps NOW to fix...
by Susan Spicka | Feb 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
In a historic victory for students, on February 7, 2023, Commonwealth Court ruled that Pennsylvania’s current school funding system is unconstitutional. The judge issued a clear directive: “All witnesses agree that every child can learn. It is now the...
