Christina Lengyel 

The Center Square contributor.

Government
Pennsylvania Republican legislators introduce pro-family sales tax exemptions

(The Center Square) – Legislators are considering another avenue to reduce the financial burden on Pennsylvania families. Rep. Joe Hogan, R-Penndel, recently announced a package of bills that would exempt… Read More

April 3, 2025
Public Education
State tests show students still struggling with learning loss

(The Center Square) – Test results from last year’s PSSA and Keystone tests, two measures of academic performance across Pennsylvania, show modest improvement in most areas, but the schools have miles… Read More

December 16, 2024
Public Education
Pittsburgh school closure plan raises questions for parents

(The Center Square) – Some Pittsburgh residents may feel déjà vu as the city’s public school system considers yet another plan to close buildings and redistribute many of its 20,000… Read More

December 3, 2024
Government
Child sexual abuse material update lapses into law in PA

(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Saturday he allowed an incomplete bill to pass without his signature that replaces the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse… Read More

July 24, 2024
Public Education
Pennsylvania program challenges traditional school curriculum

(The Center Square) – An unorthodox learning program percolating across Pennsylvania schools infuses business innovation into traditional curriculum, leaving lawmakers split on its effectiveness. Dr. Adelle Schade, founder of the… Read More

June 11, 2024