A New Legislative Solution for Pennsylvania’s Opportunity Gap
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs have offered lifelines to hundreds of thousands of low to moderate-income Pennsylvania students. Yet many thousands more…
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A Better Tool for Student Opportunity
As the 2019 legislative session begins, lawmakers need to look beyond talking points and get to the root of problems with education. As Pennsylvania illustrates, more money does not guarantee…
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How to Make Schools Safer
On January 17, students drew blood at John Harris High School in Harrisburg. Over 30 students fought in the cafeteria during lunch. By the fight’s end kids needed medical…
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Tax Credit Scholarships Are Worth Their Salt
The Treasury Department recently clarified that businesses contributions to tax credit scholarships are still fully deductible. This is good news for the EITC and OSTC programs—and the students they serve.
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Opportunity Denied
Over 50,000 families are turned away from Pennsylvania's vital EITC program each year. Lawmakers should raise the caps on business donations to meet student demand.
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Opportunity Denied
Over 50,000 families are turned away from Pennsylvania's vital EITC program each year. Lawmakers should raise the caps on business donations to meet student demand.
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EITC Will Spark the Next Scientific Revolution in PA
The S.P.A.R.K.S. Foundation is a non-profit Educational Improvement Organization that helps students excel in science through hands-on educational experiences.
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EITC Will Spark the Next Scientific Revolution in PA
The S.P.A.R.K.S. Foundation is a non-profit Educational Improvement Organization that helps students excel in science through hands-on educational experiences.
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Five Ways to Promote Prosperity & Grow the Economy
Revenue collections are $400 million above projections. Next year’s budget should be easy to balance. Instead, lawmakers are looking at a projected $1.7 billion deficit. Why? Pennsylvania continues…
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