Public Education
Mother laments Pennsylvania’s school choice stalemate(The Center Square) – Another year, another budget plan adopted in Pennsylvania. Despite a $3 billion increase in spending – including record investment in struggling school districts – some parents… Read More
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New school tax credit plan emerges in Pennsylvania(The Center Square) – A new plan quietly introduced in the state Senate would create a refundable tax credit for educational expenses, including private school tuition. The proposal would establish… Read More
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Policy weighs locking up Pennsylvania students’ cell phones(The Center Square) – A new plan moving through the state Senate would disconnect students from their cell phones during school years – literally. The pilot program covers the cost… Read More
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Pennsylvania’s education reform legislative recap(The Center Square) – Both legislative chambers left town this week after advancing sweeping educational reforms likely to wind up – in some form – woven into the state budget… Read More
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Philadelphia Democratic senator crosses aisle for school choice measure(The Center Square) – A plan for school vouchers in Pennsylvania emerged from hibernation on Tuesday. The legislation remains a top priority among Republican leaders in the Senate and a… Read More