Education Law Center

Submitted by bschaeffer on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 16:22
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The Education Law Center is a non-proft legal advocacy and educational organization, dedicated to ensuring all of Pennsylvania's children have access to a quality public education.

Group Details

Group Profile: Other

Advocacy Focus: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education (grades 6-12), Public Schools, School Governance, Teacher Quality, Student Supports and Interventions, Curriculum and Learning Tools, Parent and Community Involvement, School Funding Reform, Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners, Students in Poverty, Students of Color

Size of Group: more than 100

Geographic Focus: PA

Group Contact Information

1315 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147

215-238-6970
http://www.elc-pa.org

Contact Name: Brett Schaeffer
bschaeffer@elc-pa.org

Group Campaigns

Group Activities

  • State Education Budget Analysis
    Policy Activity
    07/01/2011 - 14:14

    The 2011-12 State Budget was formally adopted by both the House and Senate on June 29. It is House Bill 1485.

    The education line items can be found on pages 229 through 240. The spending numbers approved for these line items match the spreadsheet found here (look for the Department of Education pages starting on Line 198).

  • 2011 Policy Priorities List
    Policy Activity
    02/01/2011 - 14:52

    Knowing that the start of the Corbett Administration is a good time to take inventory of the education reforms that would make the biggest difference for disadvantaged students and schools, the Education Law Center has drafted a list of ideas for improving education policies and practices around the state.
    Take a look at the document (under the Media/Links tab) and sound off here: http://paschooltalk.org/forum/topics/improving-pennsylvanias

  • Parents Rally for Education
    Meeting Activity
    10/13/2010 - 15:06

    On June 21, 2010, parents and students from districts around Pennsylvania gathered in Harrisburg to rally in support of the Governor's education budget.
     
     

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