PA: Social Justice
Report: PA track record on private-school vouchers finds still no accountability
A new report analyzes Pennsylvania's existing voucher programs, that divert public funds to private schools. This comes on the heels of Gov…
'Empowering Social Workers,' in March and beyond
Social workers are in the spotlight in March for National Professional Social Work Month. They play a crucial role in addressing society's most …
Educators voice concern PA school voucher programs 'discriminate'
Pennsylvania's teachers' union is voicing concerns that the state's public school voucher program will negatively affect public education in lower-inc…
Educadores preocupados por 'discriminación' en programas de vales escolares
El sindicato de maestros de Pensilvania expresa su preocupación de que el programa de vales para escuelas públicas del estado afecte negativ…
Group pushes to register 60,000 new voters in Pennsylvania
The Keystone State's primary election is less than 90 days away, and a nonpartisan, grassroots organization is already getting the word out to …
Grupo presiona registro de 60,000 nuevos votantes en Pensilvania
Faltan menos de 90 días para las elecciones primarias del estado de Keystone, y una organización de base no partidista, ya está …
MLK Day online forum highlights difficulties of asylum system
Today, a virtual "Ask Me Anything" program will address some of the pressing issues of asylum-seekers, in Pennsylvania and across the country…
Report examines private-equity power plants, growing risks for communities
Pennsylvania communities could be hit hard by rising financial uncertainty in the country's biggest electricity market, according to three new …
Beyond bookshelves, PA high school library rocks with student podcasts
A Pennsylvania high school has created a space in its library that's fostering learning and creativity that benefit students and educators. Manheim …
Bills would open PA primaries to unaffiliated voters
Pennsylvania is one of only seven states that shuts out independent voters from voting in primary elections. Two bills proposing to open the …
Proyectos de ley abrirían primarias de PA a votantes no afiliados
Pensilvania es uno de los siete estados que impide a los votantes independientes votar en las elecciones primarias. Dos proyectos de ley que …
A call for 'bold action' to address PA school funding disparities
During a public hearing on improving school funding, the Pennsylvania Basic Education Funding Commission heard from people who stressed the need to …