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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
HARRISBURG, PA — In a sweeping statement, Pennsylvania Senator Lindsey M. Williams declared war on cyber charter schools, calling for the immediate halting of their expansion after expressing deep-rooted concerns …
Senator Lindsey M. Williams Calls for Moratorium on Approval of New Cyber Charter Schools Amidst Ongoing Criticism Read More
Editor: In Rep. Peter Schweyer’s Feb. 15 column, The Choice for Is Clear for Educating Our Children, We Need to Go Big, he omits one major policy change that he …
Why Public Cyber Charter School Students Deserve Fair Funding Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The African American Charter School Coalition (AACSC) recently held press conferences in Harrisburg and Philadelphia to advocate for sweeping reforms in Pennsylvania’s Charter School Law and the …
African American Charter School Coalition Advocates for Sweeping Reforms Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School, in celebration of its 50th Anniversary, will welcome students, parents, and supporters to “Then & Now,” a panel discussion featuring three of …
Harambee Charter School’s 2nd Annual STEM Panel Discussion Read More
To the editor: As an educator and STEM Coach at Reach Cyber Charter School, Pennsylvania’s newest statewide, tuition-free, online public charter school for students in grades K-12, I get to …
The True Value of School Choice Read More