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Despite the significant role that public education serves in our society, few citizens have a clear understanding of the roles of various stakeholders - state lawmakers, school boards, teachers, administrators, parents, citizens and students. The materials in this section are designed to help you be an effective advocate for Pennsylvania's children, both in your own community and in state and federal policy debates.
Pennsylvania's new school funding and accountability formula
In 2008, Governor Rendell and the General Assembly enacted Pennsylvania's first true school funding and accountability formula in more than two decades. Based on the costing-out study, the formula distributes money by taking into account the real needs of students, schools and communities. More >
Special education reform
Last year, Pennsylvania adopted a landmark funding formula for basic education - the state's first since 1991 - which began to restore adequacy and equity to students, schools and communities throughout the commonwealth. However, special education students have been left out of the equation. More >
Pennsylvania's costing-out study
On November 14, 2007, Pennsylvanians learned just what it takes to ensure all students a high quality public education, as the State Board of Education released the results of Pennsylvania's first statewide costing-out study. More >
Fact sheets
In this section you will find resources documenting Pennsylvania's inequitable funding and educational resource system. Materials include key education facts, a timeline of public education in Pennsylvania, and frequently asked questions. More >