Rachel Langan
WCASD Covertly Monitoring Parents
If you've ever posted in a public or private group about anything related to WCASD, then it's likely that you've been monitored by school...
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Rachel Langan
- Dec 9, 2022
WCASD Superintendent Spies on Parents
Would you be surprised to learn that our former superintendent was spying on parents via social media? This happened to parents in our...
Rachel Langan
- Dec 2, 2022
School Board 101
Here are some fast facts about school boards in Pennsylvania. School board elections take place every other year in Pennsylvania, so the...
Rachel Langan
- Dec 1, 2022
School Board: A Brief History
The topic for the remainder of the week is School Board 101: everything you ever wanted or needed to know about school boards in PA, and...
Rachel Langan
- Nov 29, 2022
Board Meeting Recap of Nov 28 Meeting
Here's a quick recap of last night's board meeting in case you missed it: As with most board meetings, the public comments are eye...
Rachel Langan
- Nov 18, 2022
WCASD Admin Salary Increase of 22%
Yesterday we shared this graphic that shows that the growth of administrative staff and principals (nationwide) far outpaces enrollment...
Rachel Langan
- Nov 17, 2022
Enrollment Trends
Enrollment* in the WCASD is seems to be holding steady over the last five years: 2022-23: 12,160 students enrolled 2021-22: 12,172...
Rachel Langan
- Nov 11, 2022
The Truth About Charter School Spending
Today we will dip our toes into how education is funded in our Commonwealth. The state of Pennsylvania allocates $19,900 per pupil, per...
Rachel Langan
- Nov 10, 2022
How many kids attend charter schools?!
Thought of the day: the number of students in the WCASD who are homeschooled (249) and attend charter schools (577) together make up the...
Rachel Langan
- Nov 4, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About RTKs Part Two
Today we’re sharing additional helpful information about Right to Know requests. Any email communication that you have with the WCASD is...
Rachel Langan
- Nov 3, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About RTKs
The “Right to Know” law (RTK) is also known as "Freedom of Information Act" (FOIA). Utilizing RTKs can be a powerful way to ensure...
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