July 17, 2023
SLADE-BOWERS: School Choice is a Political Football for PA Politicians; For Me, It was a Lifesaver
In Pennsylvania, quality education is a privilege for some and a failed campaign promise for others. [Read More]
Author: Tiffany P
July 7, 2023
MITCHELL: A Good Education Isn’t a Perk. It’s a Lifeline.
What would you do to help your children succeed? Would you advocate for them, pushing to change the broken systems that keep them away from the tools they need to succeed? [Read More]
July 6, 2023
Budget Statement Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland)
"Gov. Shapiro can still deliver on his campaign promise to Pennsylvania to give ‘every child of God a chance to have a good education’ by signing the budget that was passed by the General Assembly, without blue lining the PASS scholarship program. [Read More]
July 3, 2023
Letter to the editor | Give your kids a better life
As a mom who has made difficult decisions to get her sons a better education, I hope lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro will pass Lifeline Scholarships in this year’s budget. [Read More]
July 3, 2023
“All Students Deserve the Opportunity to Shine. So Do Pennsylvania’s.”
Nelson Garcia is a shining star. He’s a straight-A 11th grader at Liguori Academy with strong ambitions for his future. Namely, he wants to go to college. His mother however, is worried about paying for higher ed. [Read More]
July 2, 2023
Let’s not forget that kids need quality educational options right now
Thank you, Gov. Josh Shapiro, for considering Lifeline Scholarships among education funding for students in low-performing public schools. With state budget negotiations underway, parents are anxiously awaiting decisions on education spending that could change their lives. [Read More]
June 30, 2023
K. Ward Remarks on Passage of the 2023-24 State Budget
K. Ward remarks on passage of the 2023-24 state budget. [Read More]
June 30, 2023
Senate Approves State Budget that Holds the Line on Taxes, Funds Priorities
The state Senate approved a realistic 2023-24 budget for Pennsylvania that holds the line on taxes, promotes job growth, continues historic support for schools and sets aside money to prevent future tax hikes, said Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
June 28, 2023
Lifeline Scholarships Can Forge a Brighter Future for PA Kids
As Pennsylvania lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro enter the final days of state budget negotiations, education funding is high on the list of issues. A transformative new program, Lifeline Scholarships, is reportedly part of those debates. The Lifeline program would fund private school scholarships for children who are assigned to the lowest-performing 15% of public schools in the state. Stories from the parents and students who really understand the scholarships’ potential impact should be front and center for lawmakers. [Read More]
June 27, 2023
Neither more nor less: How Pa. education spending can be different
State budget negotiations are full of false dichotomies. We are forced to choose loyalties between public, charter, or private schools. But is that really our only choice? While policymakers debate whether to spend more or less on education, perhaps we might ask, “How can we spend differently?” [Read More]