Vivian Zangari

Understanding the Grow PA Program The Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program, launched in 2024 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, provides financial aid to students pursuing degrees in high-demand occupations to strengthen Pennsylvania’s workforce. Administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), it addresses workforce shortages by incentivizing education and post-graduation employment in the state. […]

2026 PDE State Appropriations Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget proposal emphasizes continued investment in Pennsylvania’s education system, building on prior increases in K-12 and higher education funding. It prioritizes adequacy-based funding, workforce preparation, and equity across sectors amid ongoing debates over school finance reform. K-12 Education The proposal allocates an additional $565 million through the

Flawed Vision: PA State Board of Higher Education’s Strategic Plan Falls Short The Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education’s “Driving a Prosperous Pennsylvania” plan, adopted February 19, 2026, promises transformation after two decades without a statewide agenda, but it reeks of vague aspirations dressed as bold reform. Anchored in six goals—increasing credential attainment, affordability, economic

The recent Pennsylvania House Appropriations Hearing for the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) shed light on a wide range of issues affecting the state’s education system, from pre-K through higher education. While the proposed budget reflects a commitment to increasing funding across the board, the hearing revealed significant challenges and inequities that demand closer scrutiny,