In my education politics news roundup this week, I noted that the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers has endorsed U.S. Representative Allyson Schwartz for the Democratic nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. Without knowing any of the internal discussions or consideration that led to this decision, I think this was a mistake, and I hope that my […]
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Pittsburgh Teachers Union’s PA-Gov Endorsement Is a Safe Move – and a Bad Move
Posted October 14, 2013 By Dave ThomerPennsylvania Education and Politics Review – Week of 10/06/13
Posted October 12, 2013 By Dave ThomerEducation continues to simmer as a significant issue in the gubernatorial campaign. Schwartz gets Pittsburgh teachers union endorsement: The Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers (AFT Local 400) endorsed U.S. Representative Allyson Schwartz for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, citing Schwartz’s plan to restore the education funds cut by Governor Corbett over four years and invest in a […]
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Pennsylvania Education and Politics Review – Week of 9/29/13
Posted October 5, 2013 By Dave ThomerThe gubernatorial candidates didn’t make much news on the education front this week. So I’m going to highlight one recent story and one older story about efforts in the state legislature to change the way that communities supervise and pay for their education systems. House passes bill to allow for flexibility in local funding: The […]