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HHS Protects Kids in Vetoing FDA Plan B Decision
Fri, 12/9/11 – 15:20
HHS Protects Kids in Vetoing FDA Plan B Decision

The following is a column by Sr. Mary Ann Walsh, Director of Media Relations at the USCCB:
Health and Human Services (HHS) acted to protect kids Dec. 7 when HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius rejected a recommendation …

School Choice Status Report
Wed, 12/7/11 – 13:03
School Choice Status Report

According to Harrisburg insiders, the governor and high level legislative leaders confirmed that they are working on an education reform package, including vouchers and an EITC increase, which they believe can get to the governor’s …

A Scholarship By Any Other Name
Wed, 11/30/11 – 14:05
A Scholarship By Any Other Name

Senate Bill 1 includes two kinds of scholarships that will allow students to attend a school of their choice – Opportunity Scholarships, or vouchers, and Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) scholarships.

Giving Thanks for School Choice? Make it happen with your visit
Mon, 11/21/11 – 11:37
Giving Thanks for School Choice? Make it happen with your visit

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the state legislature is out of session. This means that this week and next, your senators and representatives are working in their home district offices instead of in Harrisburg at the …

Are Vouchers Enough to Cover the Cost of Tuition?
Thu, 11/17/11 – 8:52
Are Vouchers Enough to Cover the Cost of Tuition?

We’ve already addressed some of the false arguments that are raised in the school choice debate:  academic accountability, services for special needs students, impact on the public school budget, and the benefits to those not …

Are Catholic Schools Academically Accountable?
Wed, 11/16/11 – 11:51
Are Catholic Schools Academically Accountable?

Now that Senate Bill 1 has passed the Senate and been sent to the House Education Committee, Pennsylvanians are hearing false arguments from those opposed to giving parents the ability to choose the best school …

School Choice Rally Energizes Capitol
Tue, 11/15/11 – 17:00
School Choice Rally Energizes Capitol

Nearly 50 Pennsylvania Catholic schools were represented at a rally in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday in support of school choice. Hundreds of students, teachers and school staff advocated for school choice legislation that includes …

Tell House Members: Act Now on School Choice!
Tue, 11/15/11 – 10:29

Students and teachers from nearly 50 Pennsylvania Catholic schools are headed to Harrisburg RIGHT NOW  to rally in support of school choice. Click here to join in the chorus of voices by sending a clear …

Will School Choice Drain Resources from Public Schools?
Mon, 11/14/11 – 14:07
Will School Choice Drain Resources from Public Schools?

Thousands of Catholic students attend public schools all over Pennsylvania. Supporting families in educating their children no matter where they go to school is part of our obligation to promote the common good.
School choice should …

School Choice for Special Needs Students
Wed, 11/9/11 – 13:31
School Choice for Special Needs Students

In the school choice debate, some opponents say that students with special needs will be left out. Supporters of school choice know this is not true.
Senate Bill 1 would create a voucher program and significantly …