Colleen Hroncich
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K-12 Education
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,...

K-12 Education
The 'Education Establishment' Always Resorts to Fearmongering
If the U. S.

K-12 Education
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...

K-12 Education
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....

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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.

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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,...

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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...

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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...
