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Marc LeBlond: “The Tom Wolf Show”—He pretends to help students while selling them out

February 18, 2021February 22, 2021
Marc LeBlond

Wolf’s crusade against school choice and charter schools is based on a big lie: that if only “the system” had more money, then the neediest kids would get the education of their dreams. Parents deserve the truth.
By Marc LeBlond

Education

Matthew Brouillette: It’s time to do right by kids — and give families more control

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021
Matthew Brouillette

“Schools that teach” sounded great as Gov. Wolf’s campaign slogan in 2014 and 2018. But two years into Wolf’s second term, many parents are relegated to wishing for “schools that open.”
By Matthew Brouillette

Education

Lenny McAllister decries “cabal of education,” says to prioritize students

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021
The Editors

While some turn a blind eye, PA Coalition of Public Charters CEO Lenny McAllister refuses to ignore the issues plaguing schools. “Education empowers everybody,” says McAllister in this discussion with 1210 WPHT’s Rich Zeoli. Students need “the oasis of good schools immediately,” not a half-baked online education crippling kids’ mental […]

Education

Colleen Hroncich: Pandemic demonstrates the value of Catholic education

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021
Colleen Hroncich
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Catholic schools have provided a much-needed lifeline to thousands of children across the nation. Restrictive education policies, however, prevent our most vulnerable populations from reaping the benefits.
By Colleen Hroncich

Education

WATCH — Mom unloads on Teachers Unions: You need to be at work!

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021
The Editors

“There is nothing in the constitution that says you are entitled to your job!” So says, Kira Davis, a mom and editor at RedState, in this epic message to teachers unions that are refusing to go back to work in the face of contrary evidence that Covid-19 is NOT spreading […]

Education

Lenny McAllister: Believe in self-determination? Believe in school choice

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021
Lenny McAllister

To ensure a future where life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all can continue, self-determination cannot be a trait that wanes in the schoolyards of our nation.
By Lenny McAllister

Education

Kevin Mooney: In Pa., teachers’ union continues to block school choice

December 18, 2019January 8, 2020
Kevin Mooney

The leadership of the Pennsylvania State Education Association doesn’t want to save students trapped in dysfunctional schools.
By Kevin Mooney

Education

Commonwealth Foundation: Wolf’s attacks on schools of choice hurt students’ chances of success

September 17, 2019January 8, 2020
Charles Mitchell

Governor Wolf and his allies want students in conventional public schools, no matter how poorly performing.
By Charles Mitchell

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