Tag Archives: Accountability

Special Education Reform Reintroduced—Please Contact Your Senator and Representative

Posted on July 6, 2011 by s_strauss

From the Education Law Center (http://www.elc-pa.org):   Special education reform bills have now been reintroduced in both the Pennsylvania House and Senate.   Please take a minute right away to click on the bill numbers below and see whether your … Continue reading →

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Urge Your Representative and House Leadership to Reject Bill that Endangers PA’s Most Vulnerable

Posted on June 30, 2011 by s_strauss

Apologies for multiple alerts this week, but legislators need to hear from us today. This legislation is appalling—members of the General Assembly are abdicating their responsibility to ensure the welfare of all Pennsylvanians by handing over complete authority to one … Continue reading →

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Race to the Bottom: Budget Cuts and Rushed Reforms Hurt Neediest Children

Posted on June 28, 2011 by s_strauss

From the Education Law Center (http://www.elc-pa.org):   This week state legislators will be asked to vote on a new budget for public education, covering the 2011-12 school year. Unless drastic changes are made, the budget is expected to scratch the … Continue reading →

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New Charter School Bill Would Hurt Public Schools

Posted on May 26, 2011 by s_strauss

From the Education Law Center (http://www.elc-pa.org):   Senate Bill 904 (http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2011&sind=0&body=S&type=B&BN=0904),  a new charter school bill before the General Assembly, would repeal Pennsylvania’s current charter school/cyber charter school law in its entirety, and replace it with new legislation that would … Continue reading →

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Voucher Math

Posted on May 26, 2011 by s_strauss

From Democracy Rising PA (http://www.democracyrisingpa.com):   Questions:   Why should parents who get vouchers receive more in taxpayer subsidies than they pay in taxes? How much does a public school really save when a student leaves for a non-public school? … Continue reading →

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Reports of School Voucher Fraud and Accountability Problems from Around the Country

Posted on March 4, 2011 by s_strauss

This is a lengthy post, with many articles provided.   Officials at Christian academy accused of school voucher fraud   By Associated Press Published June 30, 2004   A Polk County (Florida) Christian school accepted state voucher money for disabled … Continue reading →

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What I Like About Health Reform—Sign the Statement

Posted on September 27, 2010 by s_strauss

From Faithful Reform in Health Care (http://www.faithfulreform.org):   Last week’s anniversary of the Affordable Care Act was marked with everything from celebrations around the numerous provisions that went into effect to continued efforts by the opposition to repeal, de-fund, or … Continue reading →

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Ask Your Elected Officials to Cosponsor the 2009 Trade Act

Posted on June 30, 2009 by s_strauss

The Citizen’s Trade Campaign is asking for help to change the future of trade policy:   Last year over 80 members of the U.S. House and Senate cosponsored landmark legislation setting forth a progressive vision for future trade agreements. The Trade … Continue reading →

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