The Mifflin Report Briefing: July 23 – August 6

Bi-weekly subscriber briefing: the top stories from the last two weeks.

The stories our readers turned to most over the past two weeks. TOP 3 ARTICLES #1 Most Read Board Asked to Approve Hires, Rising Costs, and Long-Term Obligations While Key Numbers Stayed Scattered Across the Record Governor Mifflin's August 3 board agenda tells a familiar story: the votes may look routine, but the money trail is anything but. Read the full article → #2 Most Read Another Summer in England. But Where Are the Results? Once again, Governor Mifflin educators are participating in Alvernia University's Total Experience Learning Oxford program in England — and once again, social media is filled with glowing photos of innovation and transfo Read the full article → #3 Most Read Breaking the Mold: Why Local School Governance and PA's Tax System Need Immediate Reform Across Berks County and Pennsylvania's 500 public school districts, property owners face relentless annual tax increases while academic achievement stagnates. Read the full article → LOCAL NEWS SNAPSHOT GM Families: New Vehicle Rules You Need to Know Governor Mifflin School District has issued a new “Vehicle Quick Guide” outlining what students can—and cannot bring onto school property. Bicycles, cars/trucks/vans, and motorcycles are permitted under specific requirements. However, electric scooters, e-bikes, mini-bikes, ATVs, rollerblades, skateboards, and other unregistered micromobility vehicles are prohibited on campus. INVESTIGATION HIGHLIGHT New investigation update coming soon. Share Your Story Register to Vote A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Stay Informed