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Governor Wolf Proposes
November 15, 2017 Alane Butler

Governor Wolf Proposes "Computer Science for All" Standards for PA Schools

Governor Wolf has just proposed that the State Board of Education enact standards for schools to offer computer science curricula. At Achievement House, we are proud to offer a catalog of courses, wor [...]

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PA Budget Impact Could Affect Cyber Schools
October 1, 2015 Alane Butler

PA Budget Impact Could Affect Cyber Schools

Without a budget, some school districts may delay payments to charter schools, including cyber charter schools. This could impact the services charter schools provide to their students. You can help b [...]

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5 Things to Know About New Cyber-bulllying Penalties
August 2, 2015 Alane Butler

5 Things to Know About New Cyber-bulllying Penalties

Here are 5 things to know about Act 26. The new law creates the offense of "cyberharassment," which would include: making seriously disparaging statements about a child's physical characteristics, sex [...]

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Education Funding Update
June 29, 2015 Alane Butler

Education Funding Update

Education Funding Update Republican Legislative Leaders Unveil Substantial Increases in Education Funding as Part of 2015-16 Budget Plan Senate and House Republican leadership today unveiled the 2015- [...]

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Senate Committee Votes to Delay Keystone Exams
June 10, 2015 Alane Butler

Senate Committee Votes to Delay Keystone Exams

Senate Committee Votes to Delay Keystone Exams The Senate Education Committee Tuesday unanimously approved legislation to delay the graduation requirement associated with the Keystone Exams for two ye [...]

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PA Cyber Charters Not Happy With Wolf's Proposed Steep Cuts
May 29, 2015 Alane Butler

PA Cyber Charters Not Happy With Wolf's Proposed Steep Cuts

PA Cyber Charters Not Happy With Wolf's Proposed Steep Cuts About this series: Multiple Choices is a collaboration between Keystone Crossroads and the Philadelphia Public School Notebook, an independe [...]

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Letter to the Editor: Cyber-Charters are
May 20, 2015 Alane Butler

Letter to the Editor: Cyber-Charters are "Schools that Teach"

Letter: Cyber-charters are 'schools that teach,' Gov. Wolf: Maurice Flurie, Joanne Barnett and Patricia Rossetti http://www.pennlive.com/opinion/2015/05/heres_why_...

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