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Celebrating William Penn School District’s Achievement — and the State Funding That Made It Possible

May 18, 2026

DELAWARE COUNTY – May 18, 2026 – For years, Pennsylvania’s school-funding system left districts like William Penn School District trying to do more with less: larger class sizes, aging buildings, and fewer supports than wealthier communities could offer. In 2014,...

Senator Hughes Shares Statement on Republican Lawmakers Accepting Ruling on Unconstitutional Public School Funding by Commonwealth Court

July 24, 2023

Harrisburg, PA – July 24, 2023 − “Time is up! No more delays; no more stalling. We must do right by our students and begin immediately to address the court order to adequately and equitably fund our public schools,” said State Senator Vincent Hughes, following the...
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