A new Commonwealth Foundation study shows that even with record education spending of $23,061 spent per pupil, many Pennsylvania students aren't learning.
Reading, understanding and synthesizing written texts is a core skill set that helps students acquire knowledge, think critically and excel in their studies.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to education, but it's handled best when power is given closest to the states, said U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
Schools in 19 of the 31 Schools Development Authority districts, where construction is paid for entirely by the state, are over capacity or do not have enough square footage per student, according to a new state report.
It's part of an ongoing effort by President Donald Trump to expand school choice opportunities and give families more control over where and how their children are taught.
