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Gov. Wolf proposed more money for public schools, but districts say math just doesn’t add up

While the governor's budget plan includes $200 million more for public education, to many Pennsylvania school districts — particularly those with limited resources — it's not nearly enough.

John Armato (left), Pottstown School District spokesman and school board member, stands alongside Superintendent Stephen Rodriguez as he addresses students at Pottstown Middle School. The district this past year lost $1 million in tax revenue from a local hospital and is facing a budget hole even with a proposed increase in state aid.
John Armato (left), Pottstown School District spokesman and school board member, stands alongside Superintendent Stephen Rodriguez as he addresses students at Pottstown Middle School. The district this past year lost $1 million in tax revenue from a local hospital and is facing a budget hole even with a proposed increase in state aid.Read moreMARGO REED / Staff Photographer
    Maddie Hanna
    I cover K-12 education, focusing on suburban schools, charter schools, and education funding.