
Keystone Crossroads Archive
Pennsylvania’s new list of struggling schools looks beyond usual suspects
Pennsylvania has a new list of struggling schools that includes those underserving students in subgroups such as English language learner and special education.
6 years ago
Listen 1:22Algorithm to reform criminal sentencing in Pa. faces deluge of criticism
The algorithm is supposed to make the criminal sentencing in Pa. fairer. Critics say it will exacerbate inequities.
6 years ago
Battle over school tax hike in wealthy Pa. district to be heard in state court
The case stems from the district's 2016 decision to boost taxes despite having cash reserves.
6 years ago
A new coal mine is opening in Pennsylvania. Is Trump to thank?
A new mine in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal country has not brought new jobs to the region.
6 years ago
In Pa., 381K more people voted for a Democrat for state House. But GOP kept the majority
A redistricting fight looms in the state
6 years ago
State court tentatively sets date for landmark Pa. school funding case
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has tentatively scheduled a hearing in a landmark education funding ...
6 years ago
Compared nationally, state and local tax burden on Pa. residents ranks average
Pa. residents pay a larger share of income to gambling, liquor and cigarette taxes.
6 years ago
Ruling on naming priests in abuse report may change Pa. grand jury process
The report named hundreds of “predator priests” and enablers. But 11 sued, saying being identified would violate their right to a good reputation since they weren't charged.
6 years ago
Report: Philly schools lose more to corporate handouts than any other big city
Philly schools face an estimated $1B funding shortfall by 2022. A new national report found that the city is walking away from more school tax revenue than any of its peers.
6 years ago
Penn State study says most of Pa. lacks access to high-speed broadband
Statewide research from Pennsylvania State University finds that there’s a severe lack of connectivity to broadband internet for much of Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania pressing schools to ensure special-ed students aren’t on their own
Pennsylvania is issuing instructions to all school districts after two special-education students in Philadelphia without guardians did not have one appointed for them.
6 years ago
Could Pa.’s Congressman Scott Perry lead the Freedom Caucus?
During his re-election campaign, Perry frequently defended his role in the Freedom Caucus. Now, according to a report from The Hill, he could soon lead the group.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmakers circulate memos in anticipation of new redistricting battle
Though the new state legislative session hasn't technically started, lawmakers are already filing memos for the bills they plan to sponsor.
6 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court sides with some priests in abuse report, shields names
Eleven Roman Catholic clergy won a decision Monday to keep their names and other information out of a grand jury report
6 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court rules employers legally responsible for protecting workers’ sensitive data
In a recent ruling, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court said that employers are legally responsible for protec ...
6 years ago
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