This EPLC "Focus on Education" TV Program initially aired on Sunday, September 10 at 3:00 p.m. (EST).
Part 1 included guests:
Jennifer Clarke, Executive Director, Public Interest Law Center
Susan Spicka, Executive Director, Education Voters of PA
Part 2 guest included:
Ryan Riley, President & State Director, Communities In Schools of PA
All EPLC "Focus on Education" TV shows are hosted by EPLC President Ron Cowell.
Visit the EPLC web site for various resources related to education and school funding issues.
"Focus on Education" is a monthly program focusing on education issues in Pennsylvania.
The program has recently included interviews with political analyst Dr. G. Terry Madonna; leaders of the State YMCA of Pennsylvania, the PA School Boards Association, the PA Early Learning Investment Commission and Education Voters PA; a PHEAA student aid officer to discuss higher education financial aid opportunities for students and their families; leadership from several arts education organizations on the implications of state and federal budgets for the arts, humanities, culture, and libraries; PA Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera, the PA State Board of Education Chairman and Executive Director, and the leadership of several statewide education associations to discuss Governor Wolf's proposed education budgets. Additional shows have included interviews with PA Senate Education Committee Chair Lloyd K. Smucker and discussions on arts education in PA, teacher preparation, school curriculum and instuction, and many more issues.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact cowell@eplc.org for more information.
