Opinion
OPINION: Keep Immigration Raids Out of Schools
Most Americans oppose ICE raids on schools, which lead to absenteeism, disruption, and long-term threats to learning for all students.
Sonia Banker
July 31, 2025
Education
News
Schools and Counties Begin to See Payment Delays as Pennsylvania’s Budget Stalemate Hits a Month
Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration said in letters sent Tuesday that state-supported universities, libraries, early-childhood education programs and county health departments also will see delays.
AP
July 30, 2025
News
Education Department Says It Will Release Billions in Remaining Withheld Grant Money for Schools
The funding freeze had been challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release the money.
AP
July 26, 2025
News
Central Bucks School Board Member Karen Smith Warns How Trump’s Education Cuts Will Harm Local Students
Smith joined former Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Los Angeles Unified School District school board member Nick Melvoin on a national virtual press conference hosted by Defend America Action.
Melinda Rizzo
July 25, 2025
News
Questions Remain Over ‘Rushed,’ ‘Problematic’ Teacher Hiring at Upper Bucks County Technical School
“It is deeply unethical for a sitting school board member to be hired by members of her own board to a position at the local tech school,” said Pennridge School District parent Laura Foster.
Melinda Rizzo
July 23, 2025
News
Boys & Girls Club Programs Threatened by Trump Education Grant Freeze Serve 1.4 Million Children
Many clubs have found ways to keep their summer programs open, but there isn’t the same hope for the after-school programming this fall.
AP
July 14, 2025
Top 5
Student Teachers in Pennsylvania Deserve Better and Public Education Will Benefit From It
Fully funding this program isn’t just about fairness. It’s about protecting the quality of education for all PA students.
Emily Sagor
July 13, 2025
News
With No Final State Budget, Bucks County Public School Districts Must Take Funding Leap of Faith
Pennsylvania school districts rely on both state and federal funding. Both remain uncertain.
Melinda Rizzo
July 8, 2025
News
The GOP’s Budget Bill and Its Federal Funding Cuts Will Harm Bucks County Students
“It is heartbreaking to see Congress embrace a budget bill that strips meals and health care away from children and families to fund massive tax breaks for the super wealthy and an unaccountable private school voucher program,” said PSEA President Aaron Chapin.
Melinda Rizzo
July 3, 2025
Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition Launches Solidarity Fund for Immigrant Communities Across Pennsylvania
October 9, 2025
PA FIRE’s goal is to create “a groundbreaking, statewide initiative to protect immigrant rights, expand vital services and drive long-term systems change across the commonwealth.”
With SNAP Cuts, Rising Hunger and Funding Reductions, Bucks County Food Banks Feeling Squeezed
October 9, 2025
“Families are feeling the pressure, and so are the systems meant to support them,” said Elizabeth Zbinden, Food Program Manager with Bucks County Opportunity Council.
Moms for Liberty CEO and Co-Founder Tina Descovich Verbally Attacks the Bucks County Beacon at Harrisburg-Area Event
October 8, 2025
Our crime? Journalism.
Pennsylvania Budget Impasse Is Just Another Form of Abuse for Domestic Violence Victims
October 6, 2025
As PA Senate Republicans hold the budget hostage, domestic violence shelters are forced to furlough staff and turn away victims putting Pennsylvanians at risk of injury or death.
We Must Continue to Defend the Freedom to Read in Central Bucks School District
October 6, 2025
With elections next month, Central Bucks School Board’s Karen Smith reminds community members of the chaos and divisiveness Republican book banners inflicted on the district just a few years ago.
