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PSBA Trust Breaks Ground on Richard V. Poirier Innovation Center to Advance School Safety and Support Services

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Oct. 22, 2025 – The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Trust today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Richard V. Poirier Innovation Center, a new 14,000-square-foot facility designed to…

PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference Celebrates Innovation and Leadership in Education 

The 2025 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference brought together school leaders from across Pennsylvania at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in the Poconos from October 19–21. On Sunday evening, the conference hosted…

PSBA and CCAP Urge Swift Action Following Joint Press Conference on State Budget Impasse 

Pictured from left to right: Nathan Mains, CEO, Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA); Dr. Tamara Willis, superintendent, Susquehanna Township School District; Paula Bussard, board president, Carlisle Area School District; Kyle…

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PSBA Responds to Auditor General’s Cyber Charter School Performance Audit

Today, Auditor General Timothy DeFoor released a performance audit that identifies and analyzes revenue sources, expenditures and the financial position of five Pennsylvania cyber charter schools. PSBA is appreciative of…

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PSBA’s Reaction to Governor Shapiro’s Education Budget Proposals 

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is encouraged by the continuation of investments in public education included in Governor Shapiro’s third budget address.     “The governor’s proposed budget demonstrates his commitment…

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PSBA Statement on Recent Executive Actions

This week, the new Administration issued a series of executive actions on a wide range of matters, including diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); immigration; federal funding; school choice; and Title…

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PSBA Agrees with Denial of Unbound Academic Institute’s Charter Application

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) agrees with the decision of the Pennsylvania Department of Education to deny the application of Unbound Academic Institute to open a new cyber charter…

Awards Presented to School Leaders at Annual Conference

Awards Presented to School Leaders at Annual Conference To open the 2024 PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference on Sunday, October 6, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) presented its annual Pennsylvania Education…

PSBA Presents Representative Peter Schweyer with Champion of Public Education Award 

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) recently presented Representative Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh) with a Champion of Public Education award.   The PSBA Champion of Public Education award recognizes lawmakers for their outstanding support…

PSBA Presents Representative Thomas Mehaffie with Champion of Public Education Award 

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) recently presented Representative Thomas Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) with a Champion of Public Education award.   The PSBA Champion of Public Education award recognizes lawmakers for their outstanding support…