From The Patriot-News: Since unions have seized control of Pennsylvania public education, student scores in some schools have plummeted, some resembling shoe sizes. Their control has resulted in many students being more indoctrinated than educated. The stranglehold permeates all levels, … Continued
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Note: This is a modified version of a joint press release from School Choice Indiana and the organization’s partner groups including: The Indiana Non-Public Education Association, the Indiana Catholic Conference, the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, the … Continued
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From The Tennessean: Lawmakers supporting a private school voucher bill say Tennessee’s sweeping education reforms are helping but not fast enough for some of its neediest students. On Tuesday, the House Education Committee held hearings on the Equal Opportunity Scholarship … Continued
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From Pennsylvania Sen. Jeffrey Piccola writing in The Patriot-News: My grandmother used to have a saying about hypocrites. She would say, “That is the pot calling the kettle black.” This was back in the day before stainless steel cookware existed. … Continued
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From The Holland Sentinel: Lansing — In its Oct. 22 editorial, “Don’t rush to raise cap on charter schools,” The Sentinel rightly points out that Holland is home to three of the highest-performing charter schools in the state. Black River … Continued
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From The Morning Call: A landmark school reform bill that cleared the state Senate last week reflects much of what was included in Gov. Tom Corbett’s agenda of taxpayer-funded vouchers, fixes to the state’s charter school law and expansion of … Continued
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