News from PSBA
PSBA stays actively involved in legal and legislative developments that impact public education in the commonwealth. Our policy, legal and government affairs professionals are reglarly called upon to provide background and expertise for education stakeholders, including legislators and reporters. Filter news from our associaiton using the categories below.
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 its annual Student Showcase and School Leader Awards Dinner, honoring outstanding contributions to public education and celebrating innovation in schools. The evening featured presentations of […]
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 Kopko, Ph.D., J.D., executive director, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP); Annie Strite, administrator, Cumberland/Perry MH/IDD; Sherene Hess, Indiana County Commissioner; president, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP)
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 the auditor general’s efforts, as this audit highlights the need for cyber charter reform in the commonwealth. Many of the concerns and recommendations in the […]
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 to public education, and we are hopeful that, as budget negotiations progress, all sides will be able to come together and make further advancements in […]
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 IX. For instance, within a three-day span, a memo was released by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ordering a pause on “disbursement of […]