Jim Scanlon

Educational Consultant

Retired Superintendent of West Chester Area School District, West Chester, PA.

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

@jerryz8551 Thanks for your years of Service Nancianne and Bill!

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90 percent of PA children attend typical public schools, yet charter school tuition is the number one challenge for public schools. https://t.co/EAb6WPqTE6

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

It's about time. Now maybe we can properly fund our schools. The PA General Assembly will have its work cut out.

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

@erichagarty @JoshShapiroPA @drmuminlmsd Great choice by the new governor! Looking forward to Dr. Mumin's leadership at PDE.

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

The late Ken Robinson had it right when he said we have to allow children to be wrong in order to promote creativity. https://t.co/ado2G2xHvU

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

@GMA @michaelstrahan Prayers and kudos to this brave young man!

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@PASchoolsWork Qualified teacher candidates have been declining for years. The pandemic fallout has made the problem worse.

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

According to the Economic Policy Institute, teachers make 23.5 percent less than other professions https://t.co/9NaKTzhEfe

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

Teacher shortage is real . They are out there, however they are leaving in record numbers due to low pay and over-regulated systems. https://t.co/7ld0hRgAOM

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

It’s been a bad formula since 1997. It’s time to revise the charter funding formula.

[Tom Seidenberger @TomSeidenberger]

https://t.co/lxBH3MREdl - Superintendents call for reform of 'flawed' charter school funding formula

[Tom Seidenberger @TomSeidenberger]

https://t.co/lxBH3MREdl - Superintendents call for reform of 'flawed' charter school funding formula

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

@pa_charter The 21st Century Cyber Charter School wrote its charter in 2001 to return excess funds back to public schools. Then the PA General Assembly passed Act 88 of 2002 and made it illegal for charters to send excess money back to sending districts. This law should be repealed.

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

@WCEastBBall Congratulations on an excellent run! Get ready for next year

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

Discussion about Equity should be take place with another DEI - Dignity, Ethics, and Integrity. https://t.co/4ObXFDxqIN

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

@RTSDBusiness @skrocki Thanks Brian. I graduated from Central Bucks. So sad to see what is happening at board meetings there and around the country. School board members are volunteering time to make a difference for children. They don’t deserve this political crossfire.

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

Include School Employees in Next Phase of Vaccinations, Federal Panel Recommends -This is important for our students so schools can work toward normal again! https://t.co/ZdPeMnKb38

[Daniel Pink @DanielPink]

In a massive nationwide survey, high school students were overwhelmingly negative about their experience.

Their most common emotions:
- "Tired'
- "Stressed"
- "Bored"

This is one consequence of systems that overvalue control & undervalue engagement.

https://t.co/8UgEinXPyY

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

Time for K-12 education to encourage graduates to go into teaching.

[U.S. News Education @USNewsEducation]

"This is going to take a decade to turn around if we act now."

A looming teacher shortage has the industry worried. https://t.co/2x9OdNX2Pn

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

Students need to balance the number of AP courses they take with the commitment to take the AP exam

[U.S. News Education @USNewsEducation]

Here's how many AP classes you should take. https://t.co/Q6UcLIUFc3

[Jim Scanlon @JimScanlon2]

@DanielPink Some people make money, but teachers make a difference