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 a voucher program and an increase to the Educational

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 message to your legislator in support of school choice. Your visits, calls and ema

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 not be viewed as an “us v. them” debate between publ

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 expand the EITC, allowing many more students, including those with speci

Bishop Joseph McFadden, the Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg and the President of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, penned an op-ed for the Harrisburg newspaper, The Patriot-News. He writes, For parents, providing an education for their children is a moral obligation. When we l

What do we want? SCHOOL CHOICE! When do we want it? NOW! This cheer will be ringing through the state capitol on Tuesday, November 15 as students, parents and members of the community gather to support school choice.  This rally is the perfect opportunity to express your support for s

Governor Corbett has introduced school choice as his top priority for the fall. Yesterday, Senate Bill 1 passed the Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives for passage.  Send a message to your representative in support of school choice today! In light of this fast-pac

Pennsylvania students and their families are one step closer to getting assistance in the exercise of their right to choose a school that they believe best meets their needs. Today the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 1, the Opportunity Scholarship Act, by a vote of 27-22. The m

A vote is scheduled THIS WEEK on Senate Bill 1, the Opportunity Scholarship Act. The bill must first pass the Senate Education Committee; then it will be considered on the floor of the full Senate. Your State Senator needs to hear this message from you – vote YES on Senate Bill 1 and

Harrisburg (October 11) – Speaking at a press conference at Lincoln Charter School in York, Governor Tom Corbett today introduced an education reform package that includes two of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference’s main priorities: a pilot voucher program and an increase to the Edu