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Priscilla Lo: Education is an essential service; it is time to shift our focus back to our kids

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022
Priscilla Lo

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

Education

Legislation expands options for Pennsylvania home-school students

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021
Natalie Kapustik

The Pennsylvania House has advanced legislation introduced by Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, to expand educational offerings for home-school students.
By Natalie Kapustik

Education

Guy Ciarrocchi: Parents must be in charge of their children’s education — school choice would guarantee it

November 3, 2021January 24, 2022
Guy Ciarrocchi
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It is time for Pennsylvania to protect the obvious truth that parents know what is best for their children, and should have a say in their education.
By Guy Ciarrocchi

Education

Michael Torres: Student-enforced censorship at Pennsylvania’s private colleges

October 25, 2021October 19, 2021
Michael Torres
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Data and reports reveal a disturbing trend in America’s university campuses – student-led hostility to free speech is increasing in magnitude and scope.
By Michael Torres

Culture

Christian Barnard: “Nice White Parents” podcast series highlights real public K-12 failures—but lets government off the hook

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021
Christian Barnard

While the podcast exposes concerning racial inequalities it fails to hold accountable the major culprits behind the unfair education system.
By Christian Barnard

News

Pa. teachers’ union to provide “Nice White Parents” training to teachers

September 10, 2021September 13, 2021
Todd Shepherd
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The 10-hour workshop will explore “a key driver in what is blocking educational integration and equity: the actions of White families.” Critics call the training, “worse than a bad joke.”
By Todd Shepherd

Education

Larry Platt: Will the school district squander its $1.1 billion stimulus windfall?

July 16, 2021July 16, 2021
Larry Platt

A history of management snafus under Superintendent Bill Hite can only make you wonder if we’re able to seize this potentially transformative moment.
By Larry Platt

News

Pennsylvania Senate cautions smart use of federal education dollars

March 22, 2021March 25, 2021
Christen Smith

The American Rescue Plan delivered more than $5 billion in stimulus to Pennsylvania’s 501 school districts, but senators last week urged caution when spending the “windfall.”
By Christen Smith

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