Dr. Cathy Taschner

Schuylkill Valley School District

Every school year brings its share of joys and challenges. Some are small, while others can impact the entire system. This year, the state budget, which has not yet been passed, provides a common and pressing challenge for schools.

As districts wait on final funding, we find ourselves balancing planning with patience. School officials continue to make decisions that impact students and staff while working within the uncertainty that comes when resources are not yet defined. It would be easy to see this as an obstacle. However, like the child in Kobi Yamada’s “What Do You Do With a Problem?”, schools can view the budget impasse as an opportunity and can discover the lessons hidden therein.

When a state budget remains unsettled, school

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