On July 29, Commonwealth Court Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer cleared the way for plaintiffs in the upcoming trial of an important Pennsylvania school funding case to provide evidence about the massive racial achievement gaps in Pennsylvania public schools.The lawsuit, which was first filed in 2014 by six of the state's poorest school districts, is expected to begin on October 12. … [Read more...] about Judge Rules That Court Can Hear Some Evidence Of Racial Impact In Upcoming PA School Funding Trial
Penn State Using Carrot And Stick To Mitigate Covid
In An Open Letter To The Penn State Community, University President, Eric Barron gave an overview of Penn State's effort to mitigate the spread of the Covid-19 Virus across its campuses. In his letter, Barron acknowledges that "every action in response to the pandemic is being met with division and controversy." It's possible that Barron was referring to an Op-Ed by … [Read more...] about Penn State Using Carrot And Stick To Mitigate Covid
Senator Cappelletti Visits Sweet Mabel In Narberth
According to her website, "Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti visited Sweet Mabel Art & Craft to highlight their local products and spotlight this amazing woman-owned business in district 17! Sweet Mabel began in 2005 when Tracy Tumolo took over her grandfather’s former barbershop on the hill in Narberth, PA. Located in the heart of town, Sweet Mabel offers their visitors … [Read more...] about Senator Cappelletti Visits Sweet Mabel In Narberth
Copeland Disappointed With Student Vax Rate
Lower Merion School District Superintendent, Robert Copeland, in an August 17 Health and Safety Planning Update, said "These percentages are below what he had hoped to see, now that vaccines are readily available to anyone over age 12." The numbers shown in the chart above, in all likelihood, understate the actual number of students who are vaccinated, since parents were … [Read more...] about Copeland Disappointed With Student Vax Rate
Your Tax Dollars Will Help Bring The U.S. Open To Merion
Earlier this month, the United States Golf Association (USGA) announced long-term agreements with Merion Golf Club and Oakmont Country Club (near Pittsburgh) to play nine tournaments over the next 26 years. These include the 2030 U.S. Open at Merion, as well as the 2050 U.S. Open (if you can make it), also at Merion.Previously, the USGA had announced that the 2022 Curtis Cup … [Read more...] about Your Tax Dollars Will Help Bring The U.S. Open To Merion