143K Rising Press Release: PA Families and Legislators Oppose Gov. Wolf’s Proposed Regulation on Charter Schools
More than 1,000 comments were filed in opposition to the regulation HARRISBURG (Nov. 8, 2021) – On Monday, November 8, 2021, legislators joined more than 1,000 Pennsylvania parents, teachers and students in opposing a new regulation proposed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) on the state’s public charter schools. ...
Statement on the Passing of Dr. John Chandler, CEO of PA Virtual Cyber School
On behalf of our statewide charter school community, the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools (PCPCS) extends our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Dr. John Chandler, CEO of PA Virtual Cyber School, and the entire school community. Dr. Chandler dedicated his life to students and had a profound impact...
Statement on Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Tragedy
On behalf of our statewide charter school community, the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools extends our heartfelt sympathy to the families that lost their loved ones in the tragic accident along I-79 in Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon. We ache knowing that two young people that were part of...
ACT 55 Board Training Scheduled!
Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, school board directors and charter school trustees are required to complete training programs pursuant to Act 55 of 2017. School board directors or charter school trustees appointed as of July 1, 2018 will be required to complete the initial four-hour training program required under...
TAKE ACTION! Fight back against Gov Wolf’s charter school attacks!
Make your voice heard! Gov. Tom Wolf couldn't get his agenda passed through the democratic process so he's bypassing the Legislature by proposing a new regulation through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This regulation proposes harmful “reforms” that could affect every aspect of operations for public charter schools. Tell the...
And Our Keynote Speaker is…
The Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools and Barton Gilman are pleased to announce that noted charter school and education reform advocate, Mashea Ashton, will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2021 PCPCS Annual Conference, slated for October 20-21, 2021 in Camp Hill, PA. Mashea Ashton is the Founder and CEO of Digital Pioneers Academy (DPA), a new public...
