Partners for Public Education, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Education Association and the Parent Education Network (PEN), will host a webinar on Wednesday, May 15 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. More »
4/11/2013
Nearly $1 billion has been cut from our schools over the past two years, and very real consequences are being felt in every district: 70 percent of school districts have increased class sizes, valuable programs have been slashed, and there are 20,000 fewer teachers and school employees working with students. More »
3/21/2013
Gov. Tom Corbett proposed a state budget for 2013-14 that does not prioritize students and public education. His proposal follows two years of budgets that negatively impacted your children's education with nearly $1 billion in funding cuts. More »
3/5/2013
When you make your New Year's resolutions, will you commit to advocating for public schools? More »
2/4/2013
As educators, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and siblings, each of us feels heartache and sorrow following the tragedy that took the lives of 20 children and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. More »
1/3/2013
Teachers and education support professionals have developed a comprehensive toolkit with articles, specific tips, and resources for parents, educators, and community members so we can all work as Partners to understand and confront bullying. More »
11/20/2012
A recent poll confirms strong public support for public education and the need to improve school funding. In fact, 71 percent of Americans say they continue to respect and admire teachers, according to the 2012 Phi Delta Kappa/Gallup survey, The Public's Attitudes Toward Public Education.. More »
9/28/2012
College admissions procedures, financial assistance and available grants, testing requirements, and campus visits. These are among the many important topics you and your child must confront if college is on the horizon. More »
9/20/2012
Parents play an important role in making the new school year a success for their children. The first day of school always provides the opportunity to set the tone for a productive year. In this story, find tips and ideas parents can use to prepare for the upcoming school year. More »
8/17/2012
Across Pennsylvania, parents, students, teachers, school employees, and families are deeply concerned about the struggles facing our schools given massive cuts of nearly $1 billion. State funding has decreased at dramatic levels since 2010, putting the students’ futures at risk. More »
7/31/2012
A recent survey of school district officials confirms what educators, parents, and students already know: State budget cuts are hurting our schools - and things are getting worse. More »
5/31/2012
More than 150 parents, teachers, school board members, community leaders, and legislators gathered at the South Fayette High School Theatre on Feb. 29 to say "I’m a Partner." More »
4/19/2012