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Most Pennsylvania colleges poorly prepare teachers, study shows – Allentown Morning Call
Most Pennsylvania colleges poorly prepare teachers, study showsAllentown Morning CallThe report compiled by the National Council on Teacher Quality examined 1,130 institutions, including more than 20 Pennsylvania schools. It found that a vast majority of teacher-preparation programs do not give students adequate return on their investment.College teacher training found in study to be 'industry of mediocrity'Tribune-ReviewSurvey finds majority of education programs fail to trainNewsworks.orgUniversities, colleges prepare teachers poorly, national report declaresPittsburgh Post Gazetteall 148 news articles » Continue reading
There’s no place like home: Pennsylvania needs to better fund home and … – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
There's no place like home: Pennsylvania needs to better fund home and ...Pittsburgh Post GazetteSadly, the cutbacks here in Allegheny County are being repeated in towns across Pennsylvania as the state's network of home- and community-based services is stretched to the breaking point. Area Agencies on Aging have more than 6,000 older adults on ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania liquor privatization bill lacks support, Republican leader says – The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com
Philly.comPennsylvania liquor privatization bill lacks support, Republican leader saysThe Express Times - LehighValleyLive.comTop Republican Pennsylvania state senators continued to seek support today for legislation one of their members is writing to liberalize wine, beer and liquor sales in Pennsylvania and give Gov. Tom Corbett the ability to claim victory on one of his ...Pennsylvania Senate committee chairman to introduce liquor-privatization planPittsburgh Post GazetteBeer muscles on display in senate liquor privatization billAllentown Morning CallPa. Union Ad: Privatizing Liquor Stores Will Kill PeopleNational Review Online (blog)phillyBurbs.com -Penn Live -York Dispatchall 40 news articles » Continue reading
PennDOT keeping Pennsylvania project costs out of sight – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
6abc.comPennDOT keeping Pennsylvania project costs out of sightPittsburgh Post GazetteHARRISBURG -- The state Department of Transportation has built a website that compares competing plans to spend billions of dollars on highways and bridges in new transportation money under proposals being considered by the Legislature, but agency ...Latest Pennsylvania news, sports, business and entertainmentabc27all 8 news articles » Continue reading
Pennsylvania leads the nation in lost or stolen guns – Allentown Morning Call
Pennsylvania leads the nation in lost or stolen gunsAllentown Morning CallWASHINGTON — Pennsylvania led the nation in the number of firearms lost or stolen from federally licensed gun dealers last year, according to a new government report released as part of the White House's effort to keep attention on gun issues in the ...Pennsylvania tops nation in firearms lost or stolen from licenseesWPXI PittsburghPennsylvania ATF leader uses surges, social media in bustsPittsburgh Post GazettePA leads the nation in firearms lost, stolen from dealers: Tuesday Morning CoffeePennLive.comall 26 news articles » Continue reading
April Beard, Teacher, Charged After Classroom Piercings In Pennsylvania – Huffington Post
April Beard, Teacher, Charged After Classroom Piercings In PennsylvaniaHuffington PostDILLSBURG, Pa. -- A former teacher in central Pennsylvania is facing charges after police say she allowed a student to perform body piercings in class. Police in Carroll Township allege 34-year-old April Beard allowed a student to pierce Beard's ear ...and more » Continue reading
Pennsylvania Senate committee chairman to introduce liquor-privatization plan – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Philly.comPennsylvania Senate committee chairman to introduce liquor-privatization planPittsburgh Post GazetteHARRISBURG -- The chairman of a key Pennsylvania Senate committee is preparing to announce this afternoon a liquor privatization plan that would delay a sell-off of the state's wholesale purchasing operation while allowing consumers a chance to buy ...Senate liquor plan is privatization lite compared to the HousePenn LiveHighlights of Senate GOP liquor privatization planYork DispatchSenate liquor plan would keep state as wholesaler - for nowStandard SpeakerphillyBurbs.com -KYW Newsradio -witf.orgall 34 news articles » Continue reading
Report: Pennsylvania Turnpike debt will force cross-state tolls to near $50 by … – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Philly.comReport: Pennsylvania Turnpike debt will force cross-state tolls to near $50 by ...Pittsburgh Post GazetteHARRISBURG -- Burdensome and unsustainable debt will continue to plague the Pennsylvania Turnpike, pushing tolls up to $50 for a cross-state trip by 2021 for travelers without E-ZPass, according to a report released today from the state auditor general ...Auditor: Payments take heavy toll on Pennsylvania turnpikeThe Times HeraldA $50 toll to cross PA? Yes, says auditor general without new fundingPhilly.com (blog)Turnpike subsidies could end under PA transportation billKansas WatchdogPennsylvania Independent -Patriot-News -abc27all 8 news articles » Continue reading
Corbett signs bill allowing crime victims’ families to petition Pennsylvania … – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Corbett signs bill allowing crime victims' families to petition Pennsylvania ...Pittsburgh Post GazetteA bill allowing victims to petition the Pennsylvania parole board directly before an offender is released from prison became law today with Gov. Tom Corbett's signature. Victims of crime could only appeal to the parole board through a written statement ...Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Signs Law Allowing Crime Victims' TestimonyThe Herald | HeraldOnline.comCrime victims now have right to address parole boardPhilly.comNew law ensures crime victims and families can speak up during parole processTribune-Reviewall 11 news articles » Continue reading
Good news for Pennsylvania jobless, with a troubling shadow – Philly.com (blog)
Philly.com (blog)Good news for Pennsylvania jobless, with a troubling shadowPhilly.com (blog)Checked in this morning with John Dodds, head of the Philadelphia Unemployment Project, about the state of the Pennsylvania unemployment compensation phone system. Actual good news! 0 comments ... Continue reading