Education reform should be a bipartisan effort, but public school bureaucrats and education unions stymie progress.
By Lenny McAllister
Wally Zimolong: The American Federation of Teachers threatens a virtual strike
The teachers’ unions seek to continue their policy of extorting the voters of Pennsylvania.
By Wally Zimolong
Priscilla Lo: Education is an essential service; it is time to shift our focus back to our kids
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers’ plan to suspend in-person schooling disproportionately harms the students who depend on it the most. We must set aside self-interest and tackle fear head-on for the sake of our kids.
By Priscilla Lo
Pennsylvania school board member to parents: ‘I don’t work for you’
A York Suburban School District School Board member created controversy when he wrote a recent op-ed to concerned parents and declared, “I don’t work for you.”
By Victor Skinner
Hroncich + LeBlond: Academics and sports — why isn’t it all about the kids in Pennsylvania?
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.