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PA's Cyber Charter Funding: They're Playing Games with My Kids' Education
Digging into the numbers, exposing the state's deceptive tactics and the real cost of cyber education in Pennsylvania
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Jim Malliard
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The Book Is Thick, But Your Voice Is Louder
Why engaged parents who fight like hell for their kids are an unstoppable force
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Jim Malliard
The End of the Beginning: Why Back-to-School Season Is Our Moment
Three minutes and one email can change everything for your child's future
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Jim Malliard
Backpacks and Battle Scars: What Life Teaches Beyond the Classroom
As students return to school, let’s not forget: the hardest lessons aren’t always in textbooks. Life tests us first—and those tests shape how our kids…
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Jim Malliard
Dear Pennsylvania: Our Children Are Not Bargaining Chips
A Father’s Plea to Lawmakers, Parents, and Advocates to Protect Public Cyber Charter Schools
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Jim Malliard
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One More Call: Why We Can't Wait for Harrisburg to Figure It Out
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The Money Mystery of Cyber Schools!
Are Cyber Charters Really Costing Our School Districts Too Much? Let's Look at the Facts!
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Don't Let Summer Distract Us: Our Kids' Education is on the Harrisburg Budget Menu!
While you're making summer memories, critical decisions about your child's future education are being made. Here's how to stay cool and stay engaged!
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Your Kid's Story Matters
Why Public Charter School Parents Need to Step Up to the Plate
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A Post-Pandemic Perspective
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Get Off the Sidelines: Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Time is NOW
The clock is ticking, Pennsylvania.
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Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation
Why Summer is the Perfect Season for Curiosity, Growth, and Real-World Learning
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