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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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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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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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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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Honey, We’re Home! Visit Reps While at District Offices This Week

Because tomorrow is Election Day, the state legislature is out of session. This means that your senators and representatives are working in their home district offices instead of in Harrisburg at the Capitol. Given the status of school choice – Senate Bill 1 has passed the Senate and
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November 07, 2011
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Around the Commonwealth: School Choice in Pennsylvania

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
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October 27, 2011
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Catholic Guide to School Choice

The Spring 2011 edition of the Viewpoint newletter includes a Catholic’s guide to school choice and other information about the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference’s (PCC) legislative agenda. Not a Viewpoint subscriber? Sign up to receive a free subscription by sending your name an
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July 17, 2011
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Critical Vote on School Choice – Show Your Support

Headlines across the state this morning suggest that a deal could be in the works to pass school choice before the General Assembly breaks for the summer. Time is of the essence. A big push is needed to convince legislators that they should act now! Legislators need to hear from their
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June 29, 2011
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