Welcome to the latest edition of Voices of Reason where we’ll recap exclusive news and data featured in our most recent podcast.
This segment dives into public education funding and charter schools, PA House Republican Leader Jesse Topper, and Founder of the Education Reform Alliance, Dawn Chavous share insights you don’t want to miss.
Big Names Make News
PA House Republican Leader Jesse Topper called for structural changes in government and education funding, including "the merging and consolidating of school districts" to ensure equitable funding and opportunities for all students. [Watch ([link removed]) ]
Founder of the Education Reform Alliance Dawn Chavous urged decision-makers to focus on parents' real-life concerns when reforming education, emphasizing that parents prioritize their children's safety and opportunities over political ideology. [Watch ([link removed]) ]
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Numbers You Need to Know
Public Policy
* Governor Shapiro increased K-12 public education funding by $1.11 billion in the 2024-25 budget. [dced.pa.gov ([link removed]) ]
* An additional $55 million was allocated to EITC and OSTC voucher programs with no new reporting requirements. [EducationVotersofPA ([link removed]) ]
Voter Interests
* PA Dept. of Education rescinded its CR-SE Framework Guidelines, which contained nine controversial competencies required for teacher professional development. [Broad + L ([link removed]) iberty ([link removed]) ]
* Pennsylvania is one of 25 states allowing biological males to compete against girls in school sports. [KeystoneToday ([link removed]) ]
* Nearly 70,000 charter students are enrolled statewide—comparable to the combined student population of three Pittsburgh school districts. [L2Data ([link removed]) ]
Federal
* Trump’s “Agenda47” calls for eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, which provides $1.6 billion annually to programs under PA Dept. of Education. [WHYY ([link removed]) ]
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Report Finds Partisan ID Doesn't Affect Voter Attitudes on School Funding
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