Mike Faccinetto

Government

Sequestration Bad for Local School Districts

Mike Faccinetto
Apr 1, 2013

If we as a nation want to remain competitive in today’s global economy then we must adequately fund public education both in Washington DC and Harrisburg.

Education

Governor, Secretary of Education set out to destroy Public Education

Mike Faccinetto
Nov 30, 2012

Governor Corbett and Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis are systematically planning the downfall of public education in Pennsylvania like a five star general plans an attack on a hostile country.

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The Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg.

Education

Finally, Property Tax Reform?

Mike Faccinetto
Jun 4, 2012

State Rep. Jim Cox has sponsored legislation to eliminate school property tax. Is it good for Bethlehem?

Education

Should BASD Sell Advertising?

Mike Faccinetto
Mar 27, 2012

Lets quash the rumors and have an honest discussion about ads in public schools.

The Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School.

Education

BAVTS Training Students for the Future

Mike Faccinetto
Feb 15, 2012

The Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School scores big at the Skills USA Regional Competition at the Allentown Fairgrounds ArgiPlex.

The center city portions of Allentown's Neighborhood Improvement Zone (shaded in blue) include some of the largest businesses in the city, according to blogger Mike Faccinetto.

Issues

BASD Should Not Fund Allentown Arena

Mike Faccinetto
Jan 20, 2012

Local municipalities and school districts outside of Allentown will be funding the new hockey arena.

Student Engagement, Motivation to Read May be Easier Than You Think

Mike Faccinetto
Jan 2, 2012

If we can give students a choice and show that they are free to explore a variety of subject matter it will motivate students to not only read but to absorb and process what they are reading.