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hypotenoos t1_j7n8lym wrote

Reply to comment by SucksToYourAssmar3 in Landmark Pa. school funding case decided: The state’s system is unconstitutional by Hashslingingslashar

Christ, you can literally look up every single district in the state and do the math.

Have at it-

https://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Teachers-Administrators/School%20Finances/Finances/Summary%20of%20AFR%20Data/AFR%20Data%20Summary%20Level/Finances%20AFR%20Expenditures%202020-2021.xlsx

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Mor_Tearach t1_j7n8e3y wrote

Reply to comment by Wuz314159 in Landmark Pa. school funding case decided: The state’s system is unconstitutional by Hashslingingslashar

Even in the case of IEP's and ability to provide what those students need there's almost no oversight on how much some of these districts may/can spend arriving at a plan which will best serve that child.

An insane, surreal amount is frequently spent actually litigating with parents. That's billable hours, TAX dollars spent by some districts, parents shell out ridiculous amounts to access their legally mandated education. Not all districts choose to do this.

Our district here in upper Dauphin county PA is notorious for it. Laid off 2 teachers citing "budget" during just ONE case where more than their salaries was spent on lawyers. State allows it. Next district over? Nope. Evaluates, provides what is required.

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wheresaldopa t1_j7n7ibf wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Why does Amtrack service not extend to State College? by vortical42

Not to Philly, but to Pittsburgh, yes. I'll explain:

The Pennsylvanian is the Amtrak train that runs between the two cities, originating in New York and terminating in Pittsburgh. It runs entirely on Amtrak-owned and operated rail from New York to Harrisburg, initially via the Northeast Corridor to Philadelphia, then to Harrisburg via the Keystone Corridor. These two sections are some of the only electrified rail lines in the entire country. From Harrisburg, the Pennsylvanian switches over to Norfolk Southern's Pittsburgh Line, which is the line that runs through Horseshoe Curve. It runs through twice a day, once eastbound in the mid to late morning and once westbound in the late afternoon.

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sneakysquid102 t1_j7n7cbz wrote

Reply to comment by No-Setting9690 in Palmerton school director stands proud "NO LITTER BOXES IN OUR SCHOOL BATHROOMS" with sign on Delaware avenue. by mynameisalso

I agree it's all a hoax to get people's panties in a bunch. Courtesy of the magats. But there are kids out there who really think they are cats or dogs or whatever. It's overly exaggerated but I know personally of someone who really tried to identify as a cat. And I fully believe if those few people are that dedicated to being something that they absolutely can not be now matter how much they tried, then they should be forced to do the most ridiculous things like use a little box.

Malicious compliance. Wanna be a cat then great you get cat food and a little box. Spspspspspspspsp

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hypotenoos t1_j7n78fp wrote

Reply to comment by SucksToYourAssmar3 in Landmark Pa. school funding case decided: The state’s system is unconstitutional by Hashslingingslashar

Take a few of your nearby districts and look up their enrollment, budget and performance figures.

Many of the big spenders on a per student basis are in medium to large suburban schools with good performance but some are also in large or small urban schools with not so great performance.

How that money is spent is the big difference between them.

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