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K-12 Education

June 30, 2026

In the Cradle of Liberty, Ed Freedom Should Be the Default

This summer, Philadelphia is celebrating its role as the birthplace of America. Tourists from around the world are descending on Independence Hall,...

Colleen Hroncich • RealClearPennsylvania
Education Department

K-12 Education

May 2, 2025

The 'Education Establishment' Always Resorts to Fearmongering

If the U. S.

Colleen Hroncich • RealClearPennsylvania

K-12 Education

October 30, 2023

Time For PA to Expand Education Choice

Since her own public school experience included bullying, inadequate teaching, and trauma, Amanda Golden-Mcleod is adamant about her daughter...

Colleen Hroncich • RealClearPennsylvania
Pennsylvania Budget

K-12 Education

July 21, 2023

Shapiro's Flip Flop Hurts the Students Who Need Help the Most

After 27 years working in education – including 17 years as a teacher and administrator in public schools – Tom Smith thought that he’d seen it all....

Colleen Hroncich • RealClearPennsylvania
Pittsburgh Skyline

K-12 Education

July 5, 2023

Lifeline Scholarships Can Forge a Brighter Future for PA Kids

As Pennsylvania lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro enter the final days of state budget negotiations, education funding is high on the list of issues.

Colleen Hroncich • RealClearPennsylvania
Homeschooling Surge

K-12 Education

May 18, 2023

Microschools, Hybrid Schools Offer More Options for Parents

Enrollment in Pennsylvania district schools has fallen slightly more than 3% since 2019-20 – a drop of nearly 51,000 students. At the same time,...

Colleen Hroncich • RealClearPennsylvania
Catholic Schools Management

K-12 Education

January 30, 2023

Pennsylvania Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

I still remember celebrating Catholic Schools Week in my elementary school. We had a grandparents’ breakfast, special dress-up days, an open house...

Colleen Hroncich • RealClearPennsylvania
Election 2022 Pennsylvania Governor

K-12 Education

December 13, 2022

Shapiro's Chance to Lead on School Choice

In September, school-choice supporters in Pennsylvania suddenly noticed a change on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro’s website . “Josh...

Colleen Hroncich • RealClearPennsylvania

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