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Archdiocese pushing vouchers to save parochial schools

When I heard about possible parochial school closings, I wondered if this might have implications on the voucher debate.  Wonder no more! …

Started by David LappLatest Reply

UPDATE: Voucher Bill Passes Senate

Updated Oct. 27, 2011: The Pennsylvania Senate, by a 27-22 vote, last night approved an amended and expanded Senate Bill 1, giving taxpayer…

Started by Brett SchaefferLatest Reply

PA's Charter School Law - What Needs to Be Changed?

UPDATE - 8.24.11: The Law Center's written testimony submitted to the Senate Education Committee in advance of its August 25 hearing on cha…

Started by Jennifer LowmanLatest Reply

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Archdiocese pushing vouchers to save parochial schools

When I heard about possible parochial school closings, I wondered if this might have implications on the voucher debate.  Wonder no more! …

Started by David Lapp

1 Jan 18
Reply by William Lin

UPDATE: Voucher Bill Passes Senate

Updated Oct. 27, 2011: The Pennsylvania Senate, by a 27-22 vote, last night approved an amended and expanded Senate Bill 1, giving taxpayer…

Started by Brett Schaeffer

1 Nov 26, 2011
Reply by Cindy Waeltermann

Governor Corbett's Plan to Privatize Public Education

Governor Corbett released his proposal last week for a taxpayer-funded school voucher program that would divert millions of public dollars…

Started by Kate Welch

0 Oct 18, 2011

PA's Charter School Law - What Needs to Be Changed?

UPDATE - 8.24.11: The Law Center's written testimony submitted to the Senate Education Committee in advance of its August 25 hearing on cha…

Started by Jennifer Lowman

3 Sep 3, 2011
Reply by Brett Schaeffer

School Voucher Q & A: What Parents Need to Know

Hello, I'm William Browning with ACTION United, the most active parent organizing group in PA. The parents and community members we talk to…

Started by D. william Browning

26 May 20, 2011
Reply by Brett Schaeffer

School Voucher Q & A: SB 1 Constitutionality and Legal Issues

Greetings from Harrisburg! I'm Andy Hoover, legislative director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania. This chat will foc…

Started by Andy Hoover

44 May 18, 2011
Reply by Gillian Dagress

School Voucher Q & A: Senate Bill 1 Impact on Students Left Behind

Welcome to a discussion at 1:00 on May 4th about how SB 1 will create a two tiered school system of public and private schools with priva…

Started by Winston E. Cleland

28 May 5, 2011
Reply by Cindy Duch

Senate Bill 1 and School Vouchers

  Given that the educational outcomes regarding school choice/vouchers throughout the United States are questionable at best and knowing th…

Started by Dr. William K. Cowden

1 May 4, 2011
Reply by Brett Schaeffer

School Voucher Q&A: Senate Bill 1 Impact on Students with Disabilities

Hi, I'm Kelly Darr, a staff attorney at the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania.  The mission of DRN is to advance, protect, and advo…

Started by Kelly Darr

14 Apr 27, 2011
Reply by Kelly Darr

School Voucher Q&A: Senate Bill 1 Impact on Struggling Schools

  Welcome to our discussion on Senate Bill 1 and school vouchers.  My name is Taimarie Adams and I am an Education Policy Associate at Publ…

Started by Taimarie Adams

15 Apr 26, 2011
Reply by Connie Sung

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