One Western Pennsylvania private school faces PIAA backlash after families vote with their feet.
By Colleen Hroncich and Marc LeBlond
Bill to increase caps on school-choice tax credit programs clears Pennsylvania Senate committee
“You have a human factor here,” says Sen. Mike Regan. “Save a kid’s life, what’s that worth? What’s that worth to you?”
By Victor Skinner
Lawmaker proposes school choice for Pennsylvania students in poor-performing districts
The Lifeline Scholarships would allow parents to use state funds for qualified expenses that would include tuition at alternative schools, textbooks, curriculum, tutoring or services for students with special needs.
By Victor Skinner
Proposal uses federal money to fund school choice for Pennsylvania families during pandemic
A Pennsylvania state senator wants to use federal money from the American Rescue Plan Act to expand school choice options during the pandemic.
By Victor Skinner
Some Pennsylvania schools go remote despite conflicting guidance
Dozens of Pennsylvania schools are returning to remote learning in response to a spike in Covid cases across the commonwealth, despite conflicting concerns about the move.
By Victor Skinner
Beth Ann Rosica: “Two years to flatten the curve”
After almost two years of bad Covid policies in schools, it is time to follow the science and do what’s best for the students.
By Beth Ann Rosica, Ph.D.
Teachers’ union asks for pause to in-person instruction if more mitigation measures aren’t taken
The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Federation of Teachers says schools all across the commonwealth should go back to virtual learning for two weeks if tougher mitigation standards aren’t met.
By Todd Shepherd
De facto charter school ban in Philly leads to growing waitlist, with dwindling time to apply
With less than a month left for students to apply for a spot in one of Philadelphia’s 85 public charter schools, a dearth of new school openings is making a lengthy waitlist even longer.
By Rick Rickman
Wolf vetoes measure aimed at increasing transparency in school curriculum
Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have given parents a closer look at what their children are learning in school.
By Victor Skinner
Christine Flowers: Mask-enforcers aren’t practicing what they preach
Mandatory masking hurts students, especially when hypocrisy is involved. It’s time for schools to stop flaunting the same rules they want imposed on children.
By Christine Flowers