Education Voters Pennsylvania is dedicated to informing the public about the needs and importance of our public schools, ensuring our political leaders adopt and implement a pro public education agenda, and holding those leaders accountable if they fail to do so.
Governor Rendell on the budget
June 2009 Poll shows strong support for education as a state funding priority
Pennsylvanians believe education funding should continue to be a top priority
The poll’s findings show that most Pennsylvanians believe education funding should continue to be a top priority for state lawmakers, and most support sustained increases in state funding for public education despite the state’s budget deficit. Most also say they would be willing to pay a little more to make it happen.
View and/or download the results of this latest poll.
Proposal by Senate Republican Caucus could raise property taxes
Would set back education improvements
Federal economic stimulus funds designated for investments in education targeted at improving education and preventing job losses would disappear into the budget under a new political proposal unveiled by the Senate Republican Caucus today. They presented a 2009-2010 state budget proposal that undermines the Commonwealth’s funding formula. This move would force school districts to increase property taxes, thus counteracting the positive effects of the stimulus funds which – if used appropriately, would help prevent tax increases and maintain needed investments in targeted education reforms.
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Know the Issues
In Pennsylvania, it is time to start tackling issues related to how we provide a thorough and efficient public education system, as required by our Constitution and an excellent education for every child, as required by a powerful need to meet the future head on.
Vote Education
While most people were paying attention to the Presidential race, a new, independent organization that advocates for public education in Pennsylvania released endorsements for the state legislature.
Support the Cause
Education Voters envisions a nation in which every child has equitable opportunity for high quality education, and in which Americans in all communities demand that elected officials support that vision.
