PA tax burden for poor third-highest in nation
From a tax perspective, Pennsylvania is the 48th worst state in the U.S. to be poor. more
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Increase in wage inequality moving too fast for researchers: report
Wages at the top of the income distribution continue to rise much more rapidly than wages for everyone else, according to an analysis of the latest federal data by the Economic Policy Institute. more
PA issues first report on child abuse fatalities
Pennsylvania has releases its analysis of child abuse deaths and a series of recommendations on how to keep children safer. more
Urban Affairs Coalition publishes foreclosure prevention guide
The guide provides a comprehensive look at the services and options for those facing mortgage and tax foreclosure in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. more
BELL early learning project issues first year report
The People's Emergency Center is making available a report on the Building Early Links to Learning's first year of operations. more
Child Trends highlights comman elements in ECE staff retention
Frequent staff turnover in early care and education (ECE) programs is a widespread issue that has been associated with negative outcomes for ECE programs and providers, as well as children. more
Online tool shows Wolf education funding by school district
Gov. Tom Wolf’s $34.1 billion budget proposal for 2019-20 includes more than $6.5 billion for basic education to support school district operations. more
New online center encourages use of evidence-based policies
A new online resource center provides case studies on the effective use of data by state and county governments. more
City releases alarming report on lead poisoning of children
The fight to rid Philadelphia homes of toxic lead paint is at a standstill, but the Philadelhpia Department of Public Health has taken a big and necessary leap forward to bring greater clarity. more
Report highlights negative impact of principal mobility in PA
When a principal leaves a school, research suggests that students tend to suffer. And a new study of K-12 schools in Pennsylvania shows that principals are more mobile in big, urban districts. more
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