News
Upset with Republicans cutting library staff in half while approving a million dollar district-wide armed police force, as well as ramming through the appointment of a controversial superintendent – voters said enough!
A top goal of the new board, led by Democratic President Ron Wurz and Republican Vice President Christine Batycki, is to support all students in the district.
School-based arrests are one part of the school-to-prison pipeline, through which students – especially Black and Latine students and those with disabilities – are pushed out of their schools and into the legal system.
Many Langhorne residents are strongly opposed to its 60-townhome development plan, fearing it will erode the area’s historic character and add to traffic problems.
Over the last several months, school board meetings have been marked by intense disagreements among directors, highlighting what became a stubborn 5 to 4 majority split.
Opinion
Tina Descovich, Tiffany Justice, and, Bridget Ziegler need to close down Moms for Liberty – and now, writes Maurice Cunningham.
Through my monthly column, I aim to provide clear and concise analyses of policies, policy changes, curricular initiatives, and more that will affect the students, teachers, and families in our community.
Choose freedom over fascism.
When insurance companies routinely violate the Affordable Care Act's requirement for no-cost contraceptive options, it's an affront to reproductive autonomy.
The Malvern-based firm is the world’s largest investor in fossil fuels and as a result is recklessly propelling us towards climate catastrophe.
Education
Tina Descovich, Tiffany Justice, and, Bridget Ziegler need to close down Moms for Liberty – and now, writes Maurice Cunningham.
Upset with Republicans cutting library staff in half while approving a million dollar district-wide armed police force, as well as ramming through the appointment of a controversial superintendent – voters said enough!
A top goal of the new board, led by Democratic President Ron Wurz and Republican Vice President Christine Batycki, is to support all students in the district.
School-based arrests are one part of the school-to-prison pipeline, through which students – especially Black and Latine students and those with disabilities – are pushed out of their schools and into the legal system.
Through my monthly column, I aim to provide clear and concise analyses of policies, policy changes, curricular initiatives, and more that will affect the students, teachers, and families in our community.
Elections
Upset with Republicans cutting library staff in half while approving a million dollar district-wide armed police force, as well as ramming through the appointment of a controversial superintendent – voters said enough!
The decision is the second federal court ruling that Act 77’s ballot-dating requirement violates the Civil Rights Act.
Voters were motivated to elect new school board leadership following radical changes to policies, curriculum, and a complete lack of transparency and decorum.
After sweeping Democratic victories, there’s hope in the air for 2024 that maybe we can finally turn the page on MAGA extremism both locally and nationally.
Jay Schneider knew Election Day would be a hard job. Despite the stress and a few setbacks, he pulled off a smooth experience for voters in Chester County.
At the local, county, and state levels, Democratic candidates exceeded expectations with their electoral successes Tuesday.
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Recent Votes:
- H.Res. 894: Strongly condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world. December 5, 2023Vote: Passed 311/14 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 542: Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2023 December 5, 2023Vote: Passed 414/5 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 3848: Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act of 2023 December 5, 2023Vote: Passed 408/10 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
- H.R. 1547: One Seat Ride Act December 5, 2023Vote: Passed 356/61 Rep. Fitzpatrick [R-PA1]: Yea
