Pennsylvania

From The Patriot-News: Gov. Tom Corbett wanted a school voucher program in his Christmas stocking this year, but the legislators decided against giving it to him. In a last-ditch effort on Wednesday to deliver vouchers this fall, state House Republican … Continued

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From The Patriot-News: Sen. Jeffrey Piccola, R-Dauphin County, didn’t say it’s now or never for school vouchers, but he clearly expressed a view that the time to enact a school choice plan in Pennsylvania is now or not until after … Continued

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From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Public school districts in Western Pennsylvania could start advertising to bring students back after more than a decade of losing them — and millions of state tax dollars — to charter schools. As early as spring, … Continued

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From the REACH Foundation: HARRISBURG, PA (November 15, 2011) – Hundreds of school choice advocates gathered in the Capitol Rotunda today in support of Senate Bill 1 and the governor’s education reform plan. “The governor’s education reform plan provides a clear … Continued

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From The Republican-Herald: Busloads of students, parents and educators from nine Schuylkill County schools will arrive outside the state Capitol Rotunda building Nov. 15 to support school choice and celebrate the Senate’s approval of Senate Bill 1 during the REACH … Continued

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From The Patriot-News: Less than two weeks ago, critics assailed plans to move the city of Harrisburg out of state Sen. Jeffrey Piccola’s 15th District, calling it a blatant move to ensure his re-election. On Thursday, Piccola issued a brief … Continued

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