PSBA

Architectural details of rotunda inside the Pennsylvania Capitol
2024-25 State Budget Makes Progress, but Still Leaves Work To Do 

The recently passed 2024-25 state budget is a continuation of the process that began last year to bring our system of funding public education into constitutional compliance. From the moment…

Pennsylvania capital building with fountain
PSBA’s Reaction to Governor Shapiro’s Education Budget Proposals 

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is optimistic about the proposed investment of $1.8 billion in public education included in Governor Shapiro’s second budget address.   “The governor is demonstrating his…

PA state flag flying
PSBA Notes Significant Education Investment Included in State Budget

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) thanks the General Assembly and Governor Shapiro for their diligent and tireless efforts to bring the 2023-24 state budget to a conclusion and provide…

Rotunda of Harrisburg Capitol building
Historic Investment in Education Applauded by Pennsylvania School Boards Association

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is pleased that Governor Wolf and the legislature have partnered to invest over $1 billion additional dollars into public schools as part of the 2022-23 state budget…

2022 PSBA Advocacy Day press conference
150+ School Leaders Rally at Capitol for Funding and Relief from Costly Legislative Mandates

Today, more than 150 public school leaders, including superintendents and school board directors, convened at the Capitol to call for increased investments in public education in the 2022-23 state budget…

Desk in empty classroom with view of chalkboard
PSBA Pleased with Support for Public Schools in Governor’s Budget   

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is pleased with the prioritization of the commonwealth’s public schools and students as outlined in Governor Tom Wolf’s eighth and final budget address. Further cementing his…

Vector of a business man hand holding a dollar banknote bridging the gap in primary education for children passing by
More than 77% of Pennsylvania’s Public School Districts Have Adopted a Charter Reform Resolution

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) and the Keystone Center for Charter Change highlighted today that 387 of the 500 Pennsylvania school districts have adopted a charter reform resolution. School officials are building steam behind the…

Aerial view of downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
PSBA’s Response to Governor Wolf’s Proposed 2021-22 State Budget

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) released its response to Governor Wolf’s proposed 2021-22 state budget. The Governor’s proposal shows that he has assessed and understands the significant and critical needs of…

Over 300 Pennsylvania School Boards Adopt Resolutions for Charter Funding Reform

Between 2018 and 2019, Pennsylvania school districts spent over $2 billion in taxpayer money on mandatory payments to brick-and-mortar and cyber charter schools. The school boards from over 300 school districts across…