From the Courts to the Classrooms: Let’s Rally to Fund Our Schools!
Commonwealth Court’s recent court decision declaring Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional is a historic victory for students! We need to celebrate this huge win AND we need to call on our state lawmakers to take the necessary steps NOW to fix...
The verdict is in: Public school students WIN!!!
In a historic victory for students, on February 7, 2023, Commonwealth Court ruled that Pennsylvania's current school funding system is unconstitutional. The judge issued a clear directive: "All witnesses agree that every child can learn. It is now the obligation of...
Learn all about school board elections in 2023!
Pennsylvanians who care about public education have a lot at stake in 2023. Voters will elect school board members in every school district except Philadelphia, which has a board that is appointed by the mayor. School board members have enormous power to shape the...
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"Most Pennsylvania children rely on public education to prepare them for the future. Please urge your state lawmakers to fully support public schools and the students who are counting on them." #FinishTheJob #PABudget No, voucher studies haven’t shown that horrific academic outcomes for voucher users improve with time. Say NO to #voucher increases in PA! Today at the Pennsylvania Capitol - say no to vouchers! "Mt Moriah may deny admission to students with physical or mental handicaps because the school is not physically able to accommodate disabled students...Admission to MCA is a privilege, not a right."
What they show is that voucher schools exit out the worst-affected kids in later years, creating an algebraic artifact that looks like gains among voucher stayers who otherwise
Current voucher school CCCS policy: If a student becomes pregnant, they must inform the admin and attend Christian counseling. Abortion is NOT an option.
Vouchers lead to more discrimination against students!
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This is what tax funded #voucher schools look like in PA @GovernorShapiro.
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