Ask your school board to pass a resolution in support of Pennsylvania’s school funding lawsuit

by Susan Spicka | Nov 18, 2021 | blog

UPDATE 2-21-2022: The trial for the school funding lawsuit is expected to conclude in early March. Then the judge will deliberate on her decision for months before issuing a decision. This is the perfect time for advocates to be raising awareness of...

75 kindergartners and one toilet: PA’s school funding system is on trial

by Susan Spicka | Nov 16, 2021 | blog

After years of fighting for fair education funding and seven years after the lawsuit was filed, Pennsylvania’s students and families are finally getting their day in court. Click HERE to watch a livestream of the lawsuit proceedings. There is real value in...

As PA’s school funding lawsuit goes to trial, learn how underfunded your school district is.

by Susan Spicka | Nov 8, 2021 | blog

On Friday, the trial for Pennsylvania’s school funding lawsuit will start. And we, the public schools community across Pennsylvania, will have our day in court.  Adequacy is at the heart of this case.  In Pennsylvania, there’s a gap between the resources...

Ring the Bells for Justice on the 1st day of the school funding lawsuit trial!

by Susan Spicka | Nov 3, 2021 | blog, Uncategorized

The trial for Pennsylvania’s historic school funding lawsuit starts on Friday, November 12th in Harrisburg. Are you ready to make history with us? After seven years of fighting for fair education funding, Pennsylvania’s students will finally have their day...

URGENT: The charter industry is trying to tank commonsense regulations

by Susan Spicka | Oct 15, 2021 | blog

The Wolf Administration, under authority granted in law, is promulgating regulations to clarify elements in Pennsylvania’s Charter School Law to improve accountability, equity, quality, and transparency. And we need your help NOW to demonstrate public...
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