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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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FREEDOM IS NOT FREE – AND NEITHER IS OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE
PENNSYLVANIA FAMILIES – THIS IS OUR MOMENT!
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Jim Malliard
Small Steps, Big Heartbeats: A Monday Update from Shadyside
For those just tuning in—and for those walking with us every step of the way.
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Jim Malliard
Holding On at Home, Holding the Line in Harrisburg
Even in the hardest personal moments, our public responsibilities don't pause.
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Jim Malliard
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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Jim Malliard
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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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The Power of Choice: Why Pennsylvania's Kids Deserve Better Options
No Excuses, No Delays: Fighting for Every Child's Right to Succeed
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The Parent Voice Project: 600 Families Strong
What Happens When We Ask Parents What They Actually Want
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Our Kids Deserve More Than a Line Item
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A Week in Harrisburg: Amplifying the Call for Fair School Funding and Celebrating Family Milestones
From Senate Recognition to Crucial Budget Conversations: The Urgent Need for Educational Equity in Pennsylvania
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YOUR CHILD'S STORY IS YOUR MOST POWERFUL WEAPON
Why Your Voice—Not Someone Else's Words—Will Change Everything
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Harrisburg Highlights: Celebrating Our Dedicated Parents and Caregivers
Thank You for Your Unwavering Support: Together, We Empower Our Children
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Your Voice, Your Power: Join Pennsylvania's School Choice Day of Action on May 6th
By Jim Malliard, Chief Strategist for Education Legislation and Parent Advocacy at Candy Apple Advocacy
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