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LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania House Education Committee began a statewide series of hearings on Friday, addressing concerns surrounding cyber charter school oversight and performance. The initial session, held at …
PA House Education Committee Launches Cyber Charter Reform Hearing Tour Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel has introduced a new bill aimed at tackling the significant overpayment of taxpayer funds to Pennsylvania’s cyber charter schools, spurred by findings in …
Taxpayer Dollars at Risk: Rep. Friel Fights to Reform Education Funding Amid Cyber Charter School Overpayment Scandal Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor has unveiled a performance audit of five Pennsylvania cyber charter schools, prompting calls for substantial changes to the state’s outdated funding formula. …
Auditor General Demands Urgent Action to Fix Flawed Cyber Charter Funding and Protect Students’ Futures Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Families will have the chance to explore a wide range of K-12 school options at a free, family-friendly school fair organized by PA Families for Education Choice. …
Harrisburg School Fair to Showcase Educational Options for Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Students, parents, and advocates will converge on the state Capitol next week to celebrate School Choice Week and emphasize the growing impact of educational options on communities …
Statewide Event Highlights the Power of School Choice in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a move to overhaul the state’s education funding system, Pennsylvania House Representative Paul Friel, D-Chester, recently voted in committee to progress a piece of legislation, H.B. …
Pennsylvania Legislature Moves Forward with Equitable Education Funding Bill Read More
EDITOR: When lawmakers communicate with their constituents and the general public, there is an expectation that what they say is truthful and reflects reality; however, state Rep. Joe Ciresi’s May …
Debunking Myths: The Truth About Public Cyber Charter Schools Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Franklin Towne Charter High School’s administration and Board of Trustees are frustrated with the Auditor General’s questionable and inaccurate remarks concerning a disputed and contested legal matter …
FTCHS Statement in Response to the Auditor General’s Press Release Headlined Auditor General DeFoor Releases Performance Audit of Philadelphia Charter School Office Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a recent performance audit conducted by Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, the School District of Philadelphia’s Charter School Office was found to be in compliance with …
Philadelphia Charter School Office Audit Finds Compliance, Recommends Enhancements Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senator Christine Tartaglione announced this week that schools within the 2nd Senatorial District are set to receive $2,433,052 through state-funded safety grants. This financial infusion is aimed …
Philadelphia Schools Secure Over $2.4 Million in Safety Grants, Championing a Secure Learning Environment Read More