News Archive
Here is a listing of articles and press releases prior to 2006.
2007
Right Track for Funding Formula (PDF)
York Dispatch
December 18, 2007
Siptroth School Funding Plan Clears Pa. House Committee (PDF)
Pocono Record
December 13, 2007
Making the Grade (PDF)
Harrisburg Patriot-News
December 12, 2007
Editorial: Class(room) Warfare (PDF)
Philadelphia Daily News
December 10, 2007
Editorial: State Doesn't Spend Enough on Schools (PDF)
Erie Times News
December 5, 2007
Editorial: Study Time is Over (PDF)
Philadelphia Inquirer
December 3, 2007
School District to Offer Seminar on Funding for Education (PDF)
Pottstown Mercury
December 3, 2007
There's a Glimmer of Hope for School Funding (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
November 29, 2007
Nutter Joins Rally Calling for More School Funding (PDF)
Philadelphia Inquirer
November 29, 2007
Study: PA Dramatically Under Funds Public Schools (PDF)
Philadelphia KYW Radio
November 29, 2007
Editorial: Residents Cut Class on Education Funding (PDF)
Delaware County Times
November 29, 2007
Study: Schools Require $4.6B (PDF)
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
November 28, 2007
Educators Respond to 'Costing-Out' Study (PDF)
Wilkes-Barre Citizen's Voice
November 28, 2007
School Costing-Out Panel Proposed (PDF)
Hazelton Standard-Speaker
November 25, 2007
Study: Schools Underfunded; Meeting Nov. 27 (PDF)
News of Delaware County
November 25, 2007
Local Schools Call Study 'Flawed' (PDF)
Altoona Mirror
November 25, 2007
Long-Ignored Education Funding Problem in Pa. Needs Attention Now (PDF)
Pottstown Mercury
November 24, 2007
Fix Education Funding Now (PDF)
Phoenixville Phoenix
November 23, 2007
Study: Schools Underfunded; Meeting Nov. 27 (PDF)
News of Delaware County
November 21, 2007
Study: Property Tax Reform is a Necessity(PDF)
Phoenixville Phoenix
November 21, 2007
Pair of School Studies Differ on Funding (PDF)
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
November 21, 2007
Costing-Out Study Illustrates Need for Property Tax Reform (PDF)
West Chester Daily Local
November 21, 2007
With $4.8 Billion Price Tag to Fund Education in Pa., What's Next? (PDF)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 20, 2007
Study Says City Schools Shortchange Students 55% (PDF)
Lebanon Daily News
November 20, 2007
Editorial: PPA Gets Fat, Students Starve (PDF)
Philadelphia Daily News
November 19, 2007
School 'Costing Out' Study Shows Need for Legislative Reform (PDF)
Towanda Daily Reveiw
November 19, 2007
Educators Hope Study Will Refocus Debate (PDF)
The Bucks County Intelligencer
November 19, 2007
Editorial: Go To School On It (PDF)
Lancaster Sunday News
November 18, 2007
Editorial: Costing-Out Study Illustrates Need for Property Tax Reform (PDF)
Pottstown Mercury
November 18, 2007
Editorial: How Much Should We Spend to Educate a Student in Pennsylvania? (PDF)
Hazleton Standard Speaker
November 18, 2007
Editorial: A Look at the People & Issues That Made Headlines (PDF)
Delaware County Times
November 17, 2007
Editorial: Costing Out Only Part of Equation (PDF)
Scranton Times Tribune
November 17, 2007
Report Recommends Ways to Cut Public School Costs (PDF)
Associated Press
November 17, 2007
Editorial: Report on Costs of Successful Schools Opens Door to Equity and Efficiency (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
November 16, 2007
A New Way is Sought for School Funds (PDF)
Philadelphia Inquirer
November 16, 2007
Area Districts Mull Recent State Spending Study (PDF)
Washington Observer-Reporter
November 16, 2007
For More School $, Expect Tax Hikes (PDF)
Philadelphia Daily News
November 16, 2007
State $5 Billion Short for Educational Needs (PDF)
Erie Times News
November 16, 2007
Study To Guide School Funding Formula Revisions (PDF)
York Dispatch
November 16, 2007
School Funding Gets Closer Look In Study (PDF)
Carlisle Sentinel
November 16, 2007
Pa. Education Report: Equity Meets Its Math (PDF)
Lancaster Intelligencer
November 15, 2007
Study Says PA Underfunding Education by About $5 Billion (PDF)
Associated Press
November 15, 2007
Money for Learning: New Study Will Re-Focus Education Debate (PDF)
Delaware County Times
November 15, 2007
Funding Falling Short (PDF)
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
November 15, 2007
Report: U.S. Law Too Rich for State School Districts (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
November 15, 2007
PA Study: State Underfunding Schools by $4.6B a Year (PDF)
Philadelphia Daily News
November 15, 2007
Study: PA Schools Need Cash (PDF)
Philadelphia Inquirer
November 15, 2007
PA Falls Way Short on Funding Schools (PDF)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 15, 2007
PA School Funding Study: More Money Needed (PDF)
Pocono Record
November 15, 2007
Study: Schools Underspend (PDF)
Scranton Times Tribune
November 15, 2007
Study to Guide School Funding Reform Revisions (PDF)
York Dispatch
November 15, 2007
Schools Fall Short on Student Spending (PDF)
Somerset Daily American
November 15, 2007
Hazleton Area Needs to Spend $43.3 Million More, Study Says (PDF)
Hazleton Standard-Speaker
November 15, 2007
Millions Needed to Reach PA Goals (PDF)
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
November 15, 2007
Spending on Students Lowest in Reading, State Report Says (PDF)
Reading Eagle
November 15, 2007
School Funding Found Lacking (PDF)
Washington Observer-Reporter
November 15, 2007
PA School Funding Study Released Today (PDF)
Philadelphia Inquirer
November 14, 2007
School Funding Needed to See Change (PDF)
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
November 12, 2007
State Study Eyes Cost of Putting Children Through Public School System (PDF)
Hazleton Standard Speaker
November 10, 2007
Poll: Most Think Schools Underfunded (PDF)
Philadelphia Daily News
November 9, 2007
Many Believe School Funding Isn't Equitable, Poll Finds (PDF)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 9, 2007
Our View: Pa. School Funding Needs More Attention (PDF)
Chambersburg Public Opinion
November 1, 2007
Proposed Panel Would Reviews Means to an Effective Education (PDF)
Harrisburg Patriot-News
October 21, 2007
No Copping Out from Costing-Out (PDF)
Scranton Times Tribune
October 19, 2007
State Rep. Siptroth Seeks New School-Aid Formula (PDF)
Pocono Record
October 19, 2007
A New Formula for School Funding (PDF)
York Daily Record
October 19, 2007
Lawmakers to Eye State's School Funding Formula (PDF)
Chambersburg Public Opinion
October 18, 2007
Local Rep. Tackles School Funding (PDF)
York Daily Record
October 18, 2007
Bill Would Enforce School Funding Report (PDF)
Harrisburg Patriot-News
October 17, 2007
No Child, Wrongful Convictions Studies Stand Out in State (PDF)
Scranton Times Tribune
October 14, 2007
Gap Between Urban, Suburban Schools is New Call for Statewide Funding Equity (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
October 12, 2007
Without Borders: Schools Are Best Hope for City (PDF)
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 23, 2007
New World Demands New School-Funding Scheme (PDF)
Philadelphia Daily News
September 21, 2007
Editorial: Real Cost of Education (PDF)
Delaware County Times
September 14, 2007
Without Borders: Education Often a Casualty (PDF)
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 4, 2007
Editorial: Philadelphia School District, Hard Work Must Continue (PDF)
Philadelphia Inquirer
September 2, 2007
State Budget Takes A Long-Term View (PDF)
Pottsville Republican
July 24, 2007
State Funds Study to Determine Cost of Good Schools (PDF)
Scranton Times
June 27, 2007
Broken Window Theory, Framed by Photos (PDF)
Philadelphia City Paper
June 14, 2007
Through the Eyes of Students, Detail of Budget Shortcomings (PDF)
The Philadelphia Inquirer
June 11, 2007
In Capitol, 'lobbying' for school funds (PDF)
The Lancaster Sunday News
June 10, 2007
Local state lawmakers hope study leads to fairer school funding formula (PDF)
The York Dispatch
June 8, 2007
Activists lobby for school funding: Area organizers tell lawmakers of need for more money for reform (PDF)
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette
June 7, 2007
Improving Funding for Education (PDF)
The Daily Local News
June 7, 2007
Legislators must find funding for public education (PDF)
The Norristown Times Herald
June 5, 2007
Local Involvement Can Inpire Change in School Funding (PDF)
The Pottstown Mercury
May 27, 2007
Now for Act 2: Lawmakers need to fix school funding (PDF)
The Phoenixville Phoenix
May 25, 2007
Property tax votes highlight need for school funding reform (PDF)
Lockhaven Express
May 22, 2007
Voters Rightly Dismiss Act 1's Phony Tax Reform (PDF)
Towanda Daily & Sunday Review
May 22, 2007
On taxes, lawmakers, voters look out of sync (PDF)
The Patriot-News
May 21, 2007
Now For Act 2, Lawmakers Need to Fix School Funding (PDF)
Pottstown Mercury
May 20, 2007
After Act 1, What Comes Next? (PDF)
Pottstown Mercury
May 20, 2007
Act 1 Rejection is Mandate to Harrisburg: Grow Backbones, Make Taxes More Fair (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
May 20, 2007
Groups get 450 G to help schools (PDF)
Philadelphia Daily News
May 17, 2007
Shifting Tax Reform Back to Legislature (PDF)
Hanover & Gettysburg Evening Sun
May 17, 2007
Been There Done That (PDF)
Politically Uncorrected
May 3, 2007
Officials: School funding system needs reform (PDF)
York Sunday News
April 29, 2007
Jonathan Kozol, still angry after all these years (PDF)
The Allentown Morning Call
April 5, 2007
Pennsylvania should join other states, recognize the value of pre-K funding (PDF)
The Morning Call
March 16, 2007
Higher taxes among solutions considered to fix education (PDF)
Reading Eagle
March 1, 2007
A taxing problem put before Rep. Boyd (PDF)
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
February 27, 2007
SMART money? (PDF)
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
February 23, 2007
What's the Cost? (PDF)
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
February 22, 2007
2006
Group says school-cost study will help improve education funding
The Centre Daily
December 12, 2006
Pennsylvania Initiatives: Education (PDF)
The Pocono Record
November 18, 2006
School Costs: Study aims to put a price tag on education (PDF)
The Patriot-News
November 12, 2006
School funding: Beyond Quick Fixes (PDF)
Philadelphia Daily News
November 6, 2006
Bell Rings on Meeting Over Schools
York Daily Record
October 29, 2006
Let's Determine Education's Real Cost (PDF)
The Lebanon Daily News
August 23, 2006
How Much Does it Really Cost to Educate a Student? (PDF)
The Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal
August 2006
A Tiny Item With Enormous Implications (PDF)
The Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal
August 2006
School Funding System Critiqued by Time-honored Education Expert (PDF)
The Pocono Record
August 21, 2006
Costing Out Will Define 'thorough and efficient' Education (PDF)
The Morning Call
August 17, 2006
Education Costs to be studied (PDF)
Bucks County Courier Times
August 13, 2006
Assessment Study Might Come to York (PDF)
The York Daily Record
July 31, 2006
A$D's Biggest Test Yet (PDF)
The Allentown Times
July 28, 2006
The State Cracks the Books (PDF)
The Erie Times-News
July 24, 2006
Plan Could Stretch Funding (PDF)
The York Dispatch
July 21, 2006
What's the Cost (PDF)
The Central Pennsylvania Business Journal
July 14, 2006
State to Put Price on Education (PDF)
The Patriot News
July 12, 2006
State Takes Cue from Allentown on Cost Study (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
July 6, 2006
Pennsylvania Budget 2006-2007: It's right for Pennsylvania's budget to show dedication to education... (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
July 5, 2006
Rep. Mackereth Requests Statewide Survey of Schools (PDF)
York Daily Record
June 30, 2006
Tax Reform Vital but Don't Forget Inequities in Schools (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
May 11, 2006
Editorial: Make or Break (PDF)
Beaver County Times
April 30, 2006
Towanda Daily and Sunday Review (PDF)
April 26, 2006
Reach Consensus on School Costs (PDF)
The Scranton Times-Tribune
April 25, 2006
Do we fear the cost of equality in education? (PDF)
Lancaster Intelligencer
April 25, 2006
Determining Cost of Education if First Step to Reform (PDF)
Phoenixville News
April 19, 2006
Determining Cost of Education if First Step to Reform
Pottstown Mercury
April 16, 2006
Costing Out: Determining What All Schools Need (Good Schools Press Release)
Potter Leader Enterprise
April 12, 2006
Erie School Chief Asks State Panel to Study NCLB Costs (PDF)
The Erie Times-News
April 5, 2006
State Board of Education Appoints Panel (PDF)
The Patriot-News
March 17, 2006
A group of business and community leaders in Allentown took the initiative to contract a "costing out" study of Allentown's educational needs and capacity. As the Morning Call states, the study has statewide implications.
Read the report on Allentown's school funding study. (PDF)
Pennsylvania needs a costing-out study to pin down equity in public schools (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
April 2, 2006
Study on Allentown's schools has statewide implications (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
February 15, 2006
For Allentown school fix, a uniform property tax? (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
February 4, 2006
2005
Community leaders offer aid to Allentown School District (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
October 5, 2005
Community leaders offer aid to Allentown School District (PDF)
Allentown Morning Call
October 5, 2005
School board ponders Successful School Budget Proposal
Carlisle Sentinel
August 15, 2005
Hungry for more funding, urban schools welcome state's help in Allentown
Allentown Morning Call
July 18, 2005
Closing education gap requires systemic change
Harrisburg Patriot-News
March 2, 2005
Invest State Revenue Growth in Improving Schools
Allentown Morning Call
February 23, 2005
Methodist bishops back reform of schools
Erie Times-News
February 12, 2005
UM Bishop rallies support for all children
Huntington Daily News
January 29, 2005
Methodists to recieve call to action
Clearfield Progress
January 27, 2005
Central PA Methodist bishop names educational justice as key moral value
Towanda Review
January 23, 2005
Bishops promote state school funding
Harrisburg Patriot-News
January 22, 2005
Report: State ranks 43rd in equitable spending
Boyertown Area News
January 20, 2005
PA education spending flunks the equity test
Philadelphia Inquirer
January 14, 2005
In our view: funding inequities
Lancaster Intelligencer
January 14, 2005
Education report says state still lags on school funding
Fulton County News
January 13, 2005
Report faults state for unequal school funding
Allentown Morning Call
January 9, 2005
State's education spending receives a C-minus in survey
Philadelphia Inquirer
January 7, 2005
Educational progress misleading
Towanda Daily Review
January 7, 2005
Report: Most of state's pupils are underfunded
Harrisburg Patriot-News
January 7, 2005
Pennsylvania not at top of class in state spending
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
January 6, 2005
State scores poorly on school funding
Reading Eagle
January 6, 2005
Education report says PA still lags on school funding equity
Associated Press
January 6, 2005
State still lagging on funding equity
Titusville Herald
January 6, 2005
Report questions Pennsylvania's school funding
York Dispatch
January 6, 2005
In school aid: Rich get richer; poor get shorted out
Corry Journal
January 6, 2005
Report: PA still lags on school funding equity
St. Mary's Daily Press
January 6, 2005
Report: State fails to make grade for student spending
Valley News Dispatch
January 6, 2005
Report: All Pennsylvania schools not created equal
West Chester Daily Local News
January 6, 2005
Education report says state still lags on school funding equity
Latrobe Bulletin
January 6, 2005
Education report says PA. still lags on school funding equity
Montgomery County Observer
January 6, 2005
Report: PA still lags on school funding equity
Indiana Gazette
January 6, 2005
Report: PA still lags on school funding equity
Hanover Evening Sun
January 6, 2005
Education report says PA still lags on school funding equity
Huntingdon Daily News
January 6, 2005
Educational progress misleading
Scranton Tribune
January 6, 2005
Report card rates state of education
Scranton Times
January 5, 2005
2004
Religious Groups push public school funding changes
Hanover Evening Sun
December 31, 2004
Biblical perspectives on taxation and the poor
Philadelphia Inquirer
November 7, 2004
Religious groups push public school funding changes
Ohio News Now
October 31, 2004
Religious groups join funding fray: they push for changes in the way public schools are funded
Carlisle Sentinel
October 31, 2004
Religious groups push school funding; many say states need to dedicate more resources to the education of children
Scranton Times
October 30, 2004
Religious groups speak on public school funding
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 30, 2004
Stand for Children Goes After Parents
Scranton Times
June 13, 2004
Good Schools Pennsylvania calls on area pair to advance its mission
Observer-Reporter
June 9, 2004
Some worry schools feel Rendell jinx
Reading Eagle
June 11, 2004
Lou Anne Caligiuri: She's passionate about public schools
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 7, 2004
Separate ways: Brown v. BOE
Lancaster Sunday news
May 15, 2004
Dover looks at No child controversy
York Daily Record
February 28, 2004
A taxing situation
Delaware Sunday Times
February 8, 2004
Rendells budget gets harsh grades
Philadelphia Inquirer
February 5, 2004
Rendell budget stresses bonds
Philadelphia Inquirer
February 4, 2004
Education groups say PA school funding battle didn't attack equity issues
Associated Press
January 4, 2004
2003
Education funding compromise near
Huntingdon Daily News
December 19, 2003
Governor should stand firm on education funding
Chambersburg Public Opinion
December 16, 2003
On the beaten path, but refusing to be beaten
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
December 12, 2003
Governor offers to delay education spending plans
Greensburg Tribune-Review
December 10, 2003
Demonstrators support Rendell on school funding
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 10, 2003
Rendell may compromise on education spending
Connellsville Daily Courier
December 10, 2003
School funding protest slated
Carlisle Sentinel
December 7, 2003
Rendell may compromise on education spending
Tarentum Valley News Dispatch
November 26, 2003
Education advocates fault state legislators
Carbondale News
November 26, 2003
Local public schools lack community involvement
Pittsburgh Pitt News
November 21, 2003
Rally Held
Carlisle Sentinel
November 18, 2003
Legislature back today, facing a full agenda
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 17, 2003
Pennsylvanians surveyed on public education, funding
Delaware County Daily Times
November 15, 2003
Locals Light Candles for Rendells Education Plan
Delaware County Daily Times
November 7, 2003
Schools Criticize House Bill
Phoenixville Phoenix
November 7, 2003
Locals light candles for Rendells education plan
Delaware Daily Times
November 7, 2003
Vigil held to address inequity in school funding
Towanda Daily Review
November 6, 2003
Education Advocates Praise House for Historic Education Bill
Upper Darby El Hispano
November 6, 2003
Vigil planned to zero in on education funding
Delaware County Daily Times
November 5, 2003
Show support at candlelight vigil
Towanda Daily Review
November 5, 2003
Education vigil to stress long-term solution
Towanda Daily Review
November 4, 2003
Harrisburg's school reform follies; Acting more like children than children
Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial
November 3, 2003
Time for education reform is now
Towanda Daily Review
November 1, 2003
Local school superintendents criticize state for lack of support
Towanda Daily Review
October 31, 2003
Candlelight vigil for education, property tax reform set for Nov. 5
Sayre Evening Times
October 29, 2003
Groups urge legislators to finance education: Good Schools Pennsylvania and the Presbytery of Lackawanna County spoke out again Tuesday for educational funding reform
Scranton Times
September 10, 2003
Message to legislators: Now is the time for education reform
Lancaster New Era
September 9, 2003
School reform rally set
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
September 8, 2003
Good Schools Pennsylvania poll shows support for Gov. Rendell's education initiatives
Associated Press
July 31, 2003
Rally touts Rendell education plan
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 27, 2003
Capitol rally demands more money for schools
Pocono Record
June 27, 2003
A 110-mile stroll for education justice: Philadelphia youngsters make stop in Ephrata on their way to Harrisburg
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
June 25, 2003
Will the real Pennsylvania please stand up?
Lancaster Sunday News
June 22, 2003
Groups recruit for education rally
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 19, 2003
Saving our schools, saving our towns
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 15, 2003
Educating State Lawmakers
Philadelphia Inquirer
April 29, 2003
Public school advocacy group uses clergy and prayer to push Rendells education plan
Capitolwire
April 23, 2003
Poll should give legislators courage to get serious about tackling tax changes
Allentown Morning Call
March 31, 2003
School funding changes support in poll
Associated Press
March 28, 2003
Child advocate urged education equity: President of Children's Defense Fund applauds Gov. Rendell's actions
Allentown Morning Call
March 19, 2003
Child advocate to talk in Allentown on unequal school funding: president of Childrens Defense Fund will urge Educational Justice
Allentown Morning Call
March 17, 2003
School funding reform group steps up activism this session
Associated Press
March 15, 2003
Good Schools giving legislators an education
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
March 13, 2003
Lehigh Valley Episcopalians ask more for states schools: dozens trek to Capitol to please for increase in funding from Rendell
Allentown Morning Call
February 27, 2003
Group spotlights drastic inequities in school funding
Allentown Morning Call
February 20, 2003
Why no special tax session?
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
February 18, 2003
Good Schools making itself heard in Harrisburg
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
February 17, 2003
For schools, money matters
Lancaster Sunday News
February 16, 2003
Harrisburg High School and Pine Grove Area High School marching bands participate in 'March for Educational Reform' at East Wing Rotunda in 'Stand for Children' campaign
Harrisburg Patriot-News
January 28, 2003
Educators optimistic about Rendell plan
Delaware County Times
January 22, 2003
Report Finds Disparities in Student Performance, Taxation
Scranton Citizen's Voice
January 21, 2003
Report- Schools In 'Crisis'
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
January 21, 2003
Education-funding reform group Good Schools Pennsylvania wants to make education funding a focal point of the upcoming legislative session
Reading Eagle
January 17, 2003
Good Schools Pennsylvania offers insight into Pennsylvania's school funding disparities
Observer-Reporter
January 17, 2003
Organization offers lesson on school funding disparities
Washington County Observer Reporter
January 17, 2003
Report Criticizes Funding: Good Schools PA wants System Study
Pottsville Republican
January 17, 2003
Educational Funding Gap is Growing in Berks
Pottstown Mercury
January 17, 2003
Businesses Urge School Reform
Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
January 16, 2003
Business Leaders Call for School Funding Reform
NEPA
January 16, 2003
Funding Change Urged: Report Cites Disparity in Districts' Spending
York Dispatch
January 10, 2003
Rendell encourages group for equal school funding
Allentown Morning Call
January 10, 2003
Group looks for education funding changes
Herald Standard
January 2, 2003
2002
School Officials Discuss Need for Increased Funding in Education
Pittsburgh Daily Courier
December 11, 2002
REACH Seeks Equitable Method of Reforming School Funding
Herald Standard
December 11, 2002
Group, School District Seek Education Funding Reform
Scranton Times Tribune
November 20, 2002
School Tax Reform Odds Improve, Group Told
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
October 29, 2002
Students Rally for Increased School Funding
Bucks County Intelligencer
October 23, 2002
Students Rally for More School Funding
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
October 23, 2002
Scranton Students Demand More Funding at Rally in Harrisburg
Scranton Times Tribune
October 23, 2002
Education Quality Differs Among Area School Districts
Erie Times-News
October 18, 2002
Report Details Wide Disparities Among School Districts
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 18, 2002
Report: School Districts not all Created Equal
Scranton Times Tribune
October 18, 2002
Group: Schools Need Reform
Chester Daily News
October 10, 2002
Group wants Pennsylvania to ante up for public schools
Bucks County Intelligencer
October 10, 2002
Caring About All of Pennsylvania's Students
Philadelphia Inquirer
October 6, 2002
Advocacy Group Tackles Public Education Funding
Pottsville Republican
September 17, 2002
Jewish Residents Discuss Pittsburgh Public Schools
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 23, 2002
Group Gives PA Lawmakers D Plus on School Funding Reform
Pocono Record
June 13, 2002
School Group Gives Lawmakers D Minus
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 13, 2002
Legislature on School Funding Reform: D Plus
Beaver County Times
June 13, 2002
Crisis in Pennsylvania Public Education
Bucks County Courier
June 8, 2002
Tax Reform Advocates Gather to Discuss Statewide Problem
Delco Times
June 4, 2002
Athens High School Student Wins Second Place in State Essay Contest
The Daily and Sunday News
June 1, 2002
Candidate Forum is Brief but Spirited
Mckeesport Daily News
May 17, 2002
Groups Urge Residents to get Involved in Area Schools
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
May 17, 2002
National Religious Leaders Travel to Pennsylvania to Support Growing Public Education Rights Movement
National Council of Churches News
May 14, 2002
Primary 2002- Education is Top Issue
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 7, 2002
Education Reform Group Pushes School Funds
Mckeesport Daily News
May 7, 2002
Survey- Rendell, Casey Agree on Need for Education Reforms
Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
May 5, 2002
School Funding Crisis Demands State-Level Solution
Pottstown Mercury
May 5, 2002
March for Educational Justice Seeks More Funding
Delco Times
April 26, 2002
Non-Traditional High School Recognized for Efforts
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
April 19, 2002
School Receives Award
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 17, 2002
State Budget Sparks Rallies in Harrisburg
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 14, 2002
Pastors Ask, Should Zip Code Determine Education Quality- Vigil Seeks Equal School Funding for 'All God's Children'
Pottsville Republican
March 14, 2002
Donley, Community Services for Children/Head Start Receive Golden Apple Awards
Parkland Press
January 23, 2002
2001
Forces Target Pennsylvania School Aid Changes
Education Week
November 28, 2001
Group Writing State to Alter School Funds
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 22, 2001
Time to Talk Turkey about School-Tax Reform
Delaware County Times
November 16, 2001
Lawmakers Poised to Kill Another Tax Reform Plan
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 14, 2001
School funding unfair, 90% say in poll
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
November 9, 2001
Religious Leaders Press for Educational Reform
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 28, 2001
Press Releases
Pennsylvania's Costing Out Study Takes Another Step Forward (PDF)
December 14, 2006
Stakeholders Comment on Pennsylvania's Education Costing Out Study (PDF)
October 16, 2006
A New Public Dialogue on Public Education (PDF)
October 13, 2006
Budget Reaction: Education Budget Takes Critical Steps Toward Determining What All Schools Need (PDF)
July 2, 2006
Pennsylvania Tax Justice Summit July 28th, 2006 (PDF)
June 23, 2006
Good Schools Summer School is Cool! (PDF)
June 15, 2006
Where do Pennsylvania's candidates for General Assembly stand on public education? (PDF)
April 28, 2006
Costing Out: Determining What Our Children Need (PDF)
April 21, 2006
Costing Out: Determining What All Schools Need (PDF)
April 7, 2006
2005
Good Schools Pennsylvania and Education Law Center or Pennsylvania submit letter to state lawmakers re: special session
October 4, 2005
New School Funding Formula in the Pipeline
August 1, 2005
State Education Budget Adopted
July 17, 2005
Act 72 Fails to Deliver
May 30, 2005
Methodist Bishops Renew Commitment to Campaign for Educational Justice
March 21, 2005
Commentary on Governor's budget
February 14, 2005
"Quality Count" Report highlights need to close equity gap.
January 5, 2005
2004
Good Schools Pennsylvania launches program to develop local school leaders
November 16, 2004
Good Schools Pennsylvania sponsors holiday card drive to legislators
October 21, 2004
Good Schools Pennsylvania Presents Susan Pace Hamill: A Religious Argument for Tax Reform.
October 21, 2004
Good Schools Pennsylvania Invites Student Applicants for Action Grants and Advisory Board
September 7, 2004
Education Advocates Praise Appointment of Dr. Francis Barnes
July 23, 2004
Good Schools Pennsylvania Challenges "Historic" Legislation; Says it Did Not Accomplish School Reform
July 9, 2004
Citizens and Student Activists Tell Lawmakers an Account Balance is Overdue to Pennsylvania's Children
April 13, 2004
Citizens Call on State to Adopt a Sound School Funding Formula
March 24, 2004
Pennsylvania Advocates Urge Legislators to Meet Governor's Challenge
February 3, 2004
Pennsylvania has Miles to go in Improving School Opportunity
January 8, 2004
2003
Good Schools Pennsylvania Urges Citizens: Don't Lose Sight of Comprehensive School Reform
December 23, 2003
Good Schools Pennsylvania's Position on Public Referendum
December 15, 2003
Public Education Advocates Tell Governor to Hold Fast on New School Funding
December 12, 2003
Public Education Advocates Hold Senate Accountable for Failure to Advance State's Education Goals
December 9, 2003
Education Advocates Praise House of Representatives for Historic Education Bill
October 21, 2003
Advocates Urge Action on Education Reform
October 21, 2003
Public School Advocates Welcome Back Legislature
September 9, 2003
Poll Shows Continued Support for Education Reform
July 30, 2003
Pennsylvanians Rally for Educational Justice
June 26, 2003
Business Leaders Endorse Governor's Education Reform Agenda
June 24, 2003
Pittsburgh Baptists Rally in Harrisburg for Improved Public Education
June 23, 2003
Grandparents Advocate for Educational Justice
June 18, 2003
Presbytery of Philadelphia Calls for Educational Justice
June 17, 2003
Catholics Rally in Harrisburg in Support for Public Education
June 16, 2003
AAUW Advocates for Educational Justice
June 11, 2003
Southeast PA Empties its Pockets in Support of Public Education
June 10, 2003
Donegal Presbytery Makes a Joyful Noise for Public Education
June 9, 2003
Pittsburgh Students Call for Comprehensive School Reform
June 4, 2003
Northeast Pennsylvania Calls for Comprehensive School Reform
June 3, 2003
Head Start Urges Pennsylvania to Invest in Early Childhood Education
June 2, 2003
Pocono Mountain High School Student Wins Second Place in Statewide Essay Contest
May 23, 2003
Citizens from across the State Rally for Educational Justice
May 13, 2003
Quakers Call for Educational Justice
May 12, 2003
Erie Students go the Distance for Educational Justice
May 7, 2003
Philadelphians Invite Legislators to Sign Declaration of Educational Equity
May 5, 2003
Mon Valley Citizens Call for Educational Justice
April 30, 2003
Lutherans Call for Educational Justice
April 29, 2003
PTA/Parents Urge Support for a Quality Education for Every Child
April 28, 2003
Baptists Call for an End to Educational Inequity
April 15, 2003
PA College Students Hold Vigil Calling for Equal Opportunity
April 14, 2003
Jews Highlight the Sacredness of Quality Public Education
April 9, 2003
Lutherans Call for Educational Justice
April 8, 2003
Poll Results: Pennsylvanian's Attitudes on Funding Education Reform
March 27, 2003
Education Advocates Praise Rendell Initiative
March 25, 2003
Marian Wright Edelman Urges Lebanon County to Act to Leave No Child Behind
March 18, 2003
Marian Wright Edelman Urges Lehigh County to Act to Leave No Child Behind
March 18, 2003
PA High School Students Ask Legislature, "What Am I Worth?"
March 11, 2003
Eastern Conferences of UCC Lobby for Educational Civil Rights
March 10, 2003
United Methodist Congregations from Across PA Applaud Governor Rendell
March 4, 2003
College Students Respond to PA's Brain Gain Campaign; Demand Answers and Change
February 25, 2003
Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network (PIIN) and the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh demand Educational Justice for all children
February 24, 2003
Penn Central Conference of UCC Calls for Brighter Days for PA Public Education
February 11, 2003
Pennsylvania Episcopal Bishops Release Pastoral Letter
February 9, 2003
Lancaster Faith Community Advocates Public Education Reform
January 29, 2003
Good Schools Pennsylvania Stands for Children
January 28, 2003
The March for Educational Justice is On
January 27, 2003
United Methodist Bishops of Pennsylvania Release Pastoral Letter to 2,200 Congregations
January 18, 2003
Statewide Business Leaders Unite For Public Education Reform
January 15, 2003
Philadelphia Student Union Leads Historic Stand for Children
January 12, 2003
Good Schools Pennsylvania Releases Report on the Status of Public Education in Two Counties:
January 9, 2003
2002
Good Schools Pennsylvania Presents Golden Apple Award to Morrisville School District
December 19, 2002
Good Schools Pennsylvania Advocates Hold Public Education Actions in Seven Cities
November 13, 2002
84% of All Pennsylvanians Want the Next Governor to Provide Services for All Students to Achieve at High Standards
October 28, 2002
Students Rally for Educational Justice
October 22, 2002
Good Schools Pennsylvania Releases Report on the Status of Public Education in Four Counties:
October 17, 2002
National Baptist and the Pennsylvania Baptists State Convention Leadership Hold Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Public Education
October 16, 2002
Good Schools Pennsylvania Releases "Status of Public Education in Southeastern Pennsylvania Suburbs" Report
October 10, 2002
AARP, Good Schools Pennsylvania and League of Women Voters Host Candidates' Forum in the 6th Senatorial District
October 5, 2002
Good Schools Pennsylvania Calls for Students to Join Historical March for Educational Justice
September 27, 2002
Lutheran Bishops of Pennsylvania Release Pastoral Letter to 1,300 Congregations
September 18, 2002
Statewide Education Leaders Call on the Legislature to Address School Funding Reform in the Special Session
September 4, 2002
24th Senatorial Disctrict Residents Believe that Public Education is the Most Critical Issue Facing Pennsylvania
September 2, 2002
Public Education Advocates Release a Report Card for the Pennsylvania Legislature on Public Education Reform
June 12, 2002
Garnet Valley High School Juniors Win First and Third Place in Statewide Essay Contest
June 4, 2002
Athens Area High School Sophomore Wins Second Place in Statewide Essay Contest
May 30, 2002
Good Schools Pennsylvania Announces Jonathan Kozol Essay Contest Winners
May 29, 2002
America's Most Influential Child Advocate Leads March for Educational Justice
April 25, 2002
Good Schools Pennsylvania Presents Golden Apple Award to Boyce Campus: Middle College High School
April 18, 2002
Tax Day Rally for Good Schools Funding
April 15, 2002
Monsignor Thomas Smith Leads First Catholic Vigil for Public Education
April 10, 2002
Good Schools Pennsylvania Presents Golden Apple Award to Edward Donley and Community Services for Children/Head Start
January 18, 2002
2001
Good Schools Pennsylvania Announces the Jonathan Kozol High School and College Student Essay Contest
December 2001
Marian Wright Edelman and Bob Edgar Lead Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Public Education Reform
December 12, 2001
Good Schools Pennsylvania Kicks Off Campaign and Urges Governor Schweiker to Use Time in Harrisburg to Solve Public Education Crisis
November 20, 2001
First Ever College Student Rally for Public Education Reform
November 14, 2001
School District of Lancaster Receives Golden Apple Award for Providing Full Day Kindergarten
November 7, 2001
Education Poll Release
November 7, 2001
Palisades School District Receives Golden Apple Award for Dramatically Improving its Scores on the New Standard Reference Exams
October 12, 2001
Interfaith Religious Leaders Call for Action to Address Public Education Crisis
October 10, 2001
Second Interfaith Vigil for Public Education Coincides with HR42 Second Meeting
July 31, 2001
Interfaith Vigil Held for Public Education in Harrisburg
June 27, 2001