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Education reporter Angie Mason looks at York County school happenings, education trends and other issues from the classroom to the cafeteria.-
Category Archives: Statewide issues
Read the summary of proposed York City schools recovery plan
A summary of the proposed recovery plan for York City School District was presented at an advisory committee meeting last night.
York City group continues to look at all-charter, internal reform options
Community members raised questions and concerns about an all-charter school proposal at a York City schools advisory committee meeting on Wednesday.
York County state reps to serve on House committee on school safety
State Reps. Seth Grove and Mike Regan have been appointed to a new House committee on school safety, according to a news release.
Posted in Angie Mason, Education issues, Safety, Statewide issues
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York City group looking for high impact ideas for district’s future
The advisory committee looking at the York City School District’s future is looking for big ideas.
Financial firm: York district could see future deficits grow, if nothing changes
The York City School District could see deficits grow to about $20 million by 2018, according to baseline projections by a financial firm.
How much money could your school district get through liquor privatization?
School districts in York County could get millions in one-time funding through the sale of the state’s liquor stores, according to numbers released by the state on Tuesday.
Should students head back to school earlier or later?
Some York County districts have discussed starting their school years earlier, in part because of required state testing. Proposed legislation, however, would mandate that students don’t head back until after Labor Day.
Posted in Angie Mason, Legislation, Statewide issues
Tagged 2013-14, first day of school, Labor Day, school calendar
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YorkCounts group to weigh in on York City schools financial recovery process
A YorkCounts education work group will present information to the advisory committee working with David Meckley, the York City School District’s state-appointed chief recovery officer, on a financial recovery plan.
Groups weigh in Gov. Corbett’s proposed budget for education
Some said they are encouraged by Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed state budget as it relates to education, but others are not so sure.
York City schools host public forum on financial recovery process
David Meckley, the York City School District’s chief recovery officer, hosted a public forum Monday, where community members could ask questions or make suggestions for the financial recovery process.
