What’s the PA Budget Standoff Costing You? July 31, 2015

LESS IS LESS

Numbers don’t lie. Governor Wolf’s proposed budget would invest an additional $410 million in schools, with over $44 million coming to suburban districts in Southeast PA. The budget passed by the legislature and vetoed by the Governor underfunds Southeast PA schools by $33 million. It also fails to account for the disproportionate cuts felt by lower-income districts over the past four years.

Click here to see how your school district fares under the differing state budget proposals.

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MAKING EVERY DOLLAR COUNT

Judging by the sticker shock many families face when enrolling their child into high-quality pre-k, you would think the best of the best providers would be rolling in the dough. Well, they’re not. In fact, they’re barely getting by according to a study released this week by the Nonprofit Finance Fund. The study also found that state subsidies for early care and education programs fall far short of covering the full cost of care.

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50 YEARS OF SAVING KIDS

“My husband and I felt like we had hit rock bottom trying to get help for our children,” said Jeanieann Ferrari, a mother of four children, each of whom suffers from learning disabilities and behavioral issues.

Find out how Jeanieann’s family found help