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De facto charter school ban in Philly leads to growing waitlist, with dwindling time to apply

January 3, 2022December 31, 2021
Rick Rickman

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

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Pennsylvania school directors sever ties with national group after letter likening parents actions’ to ‘domestic terrorism’

October 15, 2021October 17, 2021
Christen Smith
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The Pennsylvania School Boards Association voted this week to sever ties with its national parent organization over the latter likening some parents’ behavior to “domestic terrorism.”
By Christen Smith

Education

Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes state-funded scholarship accounts for students

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021
Christen Smith
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New legislation championed by State Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Harrisburg) would redirect billions of dollars in Pennsylvania’s public school funding into individual scholarship accounts for students.
By Christen Smith

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