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School Choice: The Final Countdown

Our advocacy efforts are paying off! The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) has learned that a final vote on school choice that includes opportunity scholarships (vouchers) and an increase to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program will take place next week. Another
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December 08, 2011
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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 desk before Christmas. One reporter confirmed this in
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December 07, 2011
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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.
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November 30, 2011
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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 Capitol. This is the last chance you have to visit your legisl
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November 21, 2011
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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 for their child.  One of these tired “red herrings” is that Catholic schoo
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November 16, 2011
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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 a voucher program and an increase to the Educational
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November 15, 2011
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Tell House Members: Act Now on School Choice!

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
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November 15, 2011
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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 not be viewed as an “us v. them” debate between publ
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November 14, 2011
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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 expand the EITC, allowing many more students, including those with speci
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November 09, 2011
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Does School Choice Only Help Those Who Live Near a Failing School?

The school choice proposal being considered in Harrisburg right now does two things – creates a pilot program for school vouchers and increases the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The voucher program prudently starts small; low-income students with a household
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November 07, 2011
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