Josh Shapiro, the first-term governor of Pennsylvania, was considered a rising star in the Democratic Party when he took office this past January. But a recent public misstep could end up costing him a future…
Topic: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania governor attempts a “rethink” of higher education
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro recently claimed that he will “rethink” the commonwealth’s higher education system, but it may be yet-another example of an empty promise by a new governor that costs taxpayers millions of dollars…
Gettysburg College, after outcry, postpones event about ‘White cis men’ exhaustion
After much outcry, Gettysburg College officially postponed an event which was meant for participants to complain about being “Tired of White cis men.” For context, cis men in layman’s terms is defined as heterosexual, straight…
Pennsylvania school officials deny Critical Race Theory taught in its district
Critical Race Theory is a lightning rod for controversy and criticism in public education and has led to parents demanding answers from their school districts. Add Quaker Valley School District to the list of districts…
Pennsylvania Commission Investigating High School Mascot Name Change from ‘Redskins’
A Pennsylvania high school may have its mascot changed from the “Redskins” to another name, which decision will be decided by the state’s Human Relations Commission.
Pennsylvania number one in college debt
My home state racks up a dubious distinction.
Coloring Book Stations Available for College Students at Pennsylvania Community College
Really?! College students, nicknamed ‘snowflakes’ by some, need coloring books to de-stress? Bucks County Community College in Pennsylvania is apparently encouraging students to reduce their testing stress by coloring. The college’s Testing Center has sponsored…
Why did Refugees Sue Pennsylvania School District over School Placement?
An interesting piece by our friend Cheryl Chumley on refugees suing a Pennsylvania school district: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing a school district in central Pennsylvania on behalf of six refugees who…
Jill Stein of the Green Party Addressed ‘Occupy DNC’ Protesters
Jill Stein didn’t mince words in criticizing the Democratic Party at Philadelphia’s City Hall during the DNC convention last week.
Penn State University-Harrisburg Offers ‘Social Change’ Master’s Degree
Sounds like quite a waste of time and money, no? Following the national trend of public colleges including social justice courses in their graduation requirements, Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg now offers an entire degree on…