Every child deserves access to a well-resourced, high-quality education — no matter their zip code. Adequate and equitable school funding isn’t optional, it’s a constitutional right. delco.today/2025/10/will...

Join us in defending the freedom to read. This annual event, launched in 1982, shines a spotlight on efforts to censor books and invites everyone to stand up for open access to ideas. Learn more: bannedbooksweek.org Want to dig deeper? Check out ELC-PA’s fact sheet: bit.ly/3Ws85jv

In PA, charter schools operate without the same accountability as public schools — and that’s by design. Families and students deserve better oversight! www.34st.com/article/2025...

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Join us for a lunch & learn webinar this Friday, October 3! Join us for a free 30-min conversation about the power of state courts - and our power to choose judges. Register today: bit.ly/4nnom5j

The William Penn Foundation exemplifies how strategic philanthropy, sustained over time, can drive lasting systemic change. We honor the foundation for its transformational partnership in supporting students across Pennsylvania. #ELCPA50

Equity cannot just be an aspiration — it must be a lived reality. We honor Jennifer Rice for using her voice and platform to advance opportunity and dignity for women across Philadelphia and beyond. #ELCPA50

As a longtime champion and advocate, we honor Jolley Bruce Christman for her steadfast dedication to education equity. She has made an indelible impact on ELC-PA’s mission. #ELCPA50

“Public education is under attack. But thanks to your support, we are here to fight back.” said Maura McInerney, ELC-PA’s Legal Director #ELCPA50

ELC-PA’s exec dir, @DHKlehr: “For half a century, ELC has stood with students and families, using the law as a tool to open doors, dismantle barriers, and affirm the simple but powerful truth that education is a right for every child.” #ELCPA50

Tonight’s centerpieces are a beautiful reminder: adequate & equitable funding is the foundation of strong, well-resourced schools. Thank you to the talented Philadelphia public school students from Bache-Martin & Lingelbach for bringing this vision to life. #ELCPA50

ELC-PA is celebrating 50 years of fighting for education justice. Tonight, you can text ELC50 to 844-954-4631 to donate in support of our work! #ELCPA50

It’s here! Our 50th Anniversary Celebration! Tonight, we’re thrilled to be honoring Jolley Bruce Christman, Jennifer Rice and the William Penn Foundation. This event provides major support for ELC's work to secure education! Details here: elcpa50.org #ELCPA50

Big news! We’re thrilled to welcome Hillary Linardopoulos (she/her) as our new Policy Director. A longtime educator, advocate, and coalition-builder, Hillary brings deep experience fighting for equity, justice, and strong public schools for every child in PA.

🎉 Celebrating 50 years of advancing education equity! From rewriting discriminatory dress codes to winning a historic school funding case, ELC-PA has stood up for PA’s public schoolchildren since 1975. Explore our timeline: ➡️ elcpa50.org Support our mission ➡️ at.elc-pa.org/43ssecl #ELC50

We’re thrilled to welcome Jesse Rubin (she/her), our new Equal Justice Works Fellow sponsored by PNC Bank & Blank Rome LLP! ✨ Jesse will provide legal advocacy & representation to ensure Philadelphia students impacted by interpersonal violence can fully access their education. 💙

"We are projected to face a $44 million shortfall within five years," said Keith Miles, supt of the SD of Lancaster. "If the state only provides level funding...we’ll have to make even deeper cuts this year, and our future deficit will balloon." #pasenate #pagov #pahouse

Discover how to support foster children's educational needs this back-to-school season. Check ELC’s factsheet and report, and learn about impactful federal laws at bit.ly/NWGBriefR9a. See new updates in the September Legal Center Bulletin buff.ly/SBaX1WT . #FosterEdSuccess #BackToSchool

Fifty years strong. Thank you, Philadelphia Citizen, for spotlighting our fight for equity in public education. We look forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary, where we will honor community champions and recommit to ensuring every PA student has what they need to succeed. #ELCPA50

No cuts and no excuses! Urge your state senator to pass a budget that fully funds schools: bit.ly/41O0tv4. Then, record and share a video on why school funding matters to your community here: bit.ly/3IeJvPK.

Visit our 50th Anniversary website to explore our interactive timeline, become an event sponsor, and discover our historical impact — all in one convenient place. elcpa50.org

On September 25th, the Education Law Center-PA will celebrate our 50th anniversary and proudly recognize three visionary changemakers who uplift the power of collective action. Learn more at elcpa50.org/event-detail...

We are less than a month away 🎉 Celebrate 50 years of the Education Law Center-PA! Sponsorships are still available: elcpa50.org

✏️📚 The Education Law Center-PA has updated our annual Back to School Guide! Find new publications + updated info to help students, families & child-serving professionals on topics related to student enrollment, early ed, inclusive schools & more. 👉 elc-pa.org/back-to-scho...

Coming soon! Get ready for ELC-PA's 2025 Back to School Guide for Pennsylvania public school students, families, and advocates. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on September 2nd: elc-pa.org/subscribe

No Cuts and No Excuses: PA Budget Must Include Full Adequacy Funding for Public Schools Read our joint statement with @pubintlawctr.bsky.social 👇 www.elc-pa.org/2025/08/28/n...

Coming soon! Get ready for ELC-PA's 2025 Back to School Guide for Pennsylvania public school students, families, and advocates. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on September 2nd: elc-pa.org/subscribe

Celebrate 50 years of the Education Law Center! 🎉 Join us Sept. 25 at the Switch House in Philadelphia. Sponsorships available now—reserve your spot today: buff.ly/hQjsqOx

💼 We're Hiring! ELC-PA seeks a full-time attorney in our Pittsburgh office to engage in direct representation, impact litigation, and policy advocacy. Learn more and apply now at www.elc-pa.org

PA Schools Work condemns the flat budget passed by the PA Senate Republicans today, which would be a devastating cut to public education funding in Pennsylvania. This unserious budget proposal effectively reverses the progress made in addressing educational inequity.

It's not too late to register and join us today! bit.ly/EdRightsinHospitals

Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 12:00–1:30 p.m., with Skadden Fellow Makayla Harrison. She will discuss her findings on educational rights for students in psychiatric hospitals and suggest necessary reforms for quality education access. bit.ly/EdRightsinHospitals

“We need the legislature to allocate at least an additional $500 million in this year’s budget...

Join us Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 12-1:30 p.m., for a webinar with Skadden Fellow Makayla Harrison on her fellowship's key findings and policy recommendations regarding education rights for students in psychiatric hospitals and necessary reforms for quality education access.

All 1.7 million PA public school students will be back in their classrooms in four weeks. The @pasenategop must fulfill their constitutional responsibility by immediately passing a budget that adequately funds all school districts, especially those chronically underfunded.

“Despite the loud rhetoric” from Trump’s administration, & executive orders barring “gender ideology” & schools’ recognition of transgender students, “this decision shows that is not an easy position to actually win, in court,” ELC-PA senior atty Kristina Moon said. www.inquirer.com/education/tr...

The General Assembly can and must continue to rein in cyber charter overpayments by enacting reforms that could generate millions of dollars in savings for public schools. lancasteronline.com/news/politic...

With the clock ticking and just two weeks until the first day of school for 447,330 Pennsylvania public school students, we urge the Pennsylvania Senate to pass a state budget that fulfills the promise made to students in last year's historic budget agreement.

Together, we can create a legacy that impacts generations to come.​ ​ Please consider supporting ELC with a gift of $50 in honor of our 50 years of advancing education justice.​ ​ Will you help us meet this critical moment?​ lnkd.in/eyur2QX8

Our August newsletter is out! State Budget Past Due, Enforcing Extended School Year Rights, Supporting Youth & Safety Caucus, and More: conta.cc/3ITkxpa If you aren't on our list, subscribe here: www.elc-pa.org/subscribe/

"'[Gov. Shapiro's] leadership in holding the administration accountable will continue to be needed and was effective in this situation,' ELC-PA said, noting that the commonwealth’s public schools continue to face uncertainty over the state budget, which is a month overdue."

Janet Stotland, former ELC executive director, describes how, from the organization’s earliest days, ELC worked to connect parents who were advocating for students with disabilities to other education battles beyond the issues of special education.

Exciting career opportunities at the Education Law Center-PA! We're searching for our next Policy Director and our next Pittsburgh Director. Join us! For more information, please visit: www.elc-pa.org/about/working-with-elc Apply today or share this post with your network. #hiring

From our video library: In this video, Khadidja Issa, a student plaintiff in the case, speaks with ELC senior staff attorney Kristina Moon about arriving in the United States and trying to enroll in school. s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/public.elc-p...

We're live! ELC is excited to launch our 50th Anniversary website, celebrating our commitment to education equity. Explore our interactive timeline, become an event sponsor, and discover our historical impact — all in one convenient place. elcpa50.org

“This week’s developments underscore a dangerous executive overreach that threatens students in Pennsylvania and across the country,” said Maura McInerney, Education Law Center-PA’s legal director. “The consequences for students — especially the most marginalized — are dire.”

In 2016, ELC & our partners sued the School District of Lancaster for diverting older immigrant students with limited English to an inferior alternative school. Named plaintiffs in the federal case included refugee students ages 17–21. Learn more: at.elc-pa.org/timeline

1 year ago, lawmakers took the 1st step to closing the adequacy gap for PA public schools. Next step: Pass a #PABudget that invests in students, saves millions w/ cyber charter reform, & fulfills our constitutional obligation! @PaHouseDems @PAHouseGOP @PaSenateDems @PASenateGOP

Many children with disabilities in PA receive Extended School Year (ESY) services to prevent summer skill loss. IEP teams, including parents, decide eligibility each year based on individual needs. Contact ELC’s Helpline for questions about your child’s ESY rights!