K-12 Education

K-12 Education

Ensure each child in Pennsylvania has the opportunity for an adequate and equitable high-quality public education. 

All children in Pennsylvania deserve to be provided an adequate and equitable high-quality education, regardless of the zip code they live in. This includes equipping students with supports to meet their special education needs and focuses on building skills to successfully graduate, transition to higher education, or enter the workforce career ready.  

K-12 Education Policy Goals

  • Ensure adequate state funding for career and technical education (CTE) so that every child who is interested can participate. 
  • Support increased investments in basic education, adequacy targets, and special education funding, as well as evaluate and recommend strategies to address and advance adequacy and equity. 

K-12 Education Publications

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Fast Facts about K-12 Education in PA

  • 19% of school district students are economically disadvantaged.
  • 72,433 students enrolled in career and technical education.
  • More than 1,512,570 enrolled students in 499 school districts within the state.