[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!” h4=”Tell Governor Wolf You OPPOSE his Attacks on PA Charter School!” txt_align=”justify” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”VISIT OUR CALL TO ACTION!” btn_color=”blue” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fpacharters.salsalabs.org%2Fresponsetowolfscharterproposal%2Findex.html|||”]Now is the time to take action and make your voice heard. Governor Wolf and his allies in Harrisburg would like nothing more than to strip families of their right to choose a public charter school for their children.[/vc_cta][vc_column_text]As most of you are aware, the Governor announced a series of proposed charter school “reforms” in the past couple of weeks. This is the start of what will likely be a year-long tussle over charter policy and legislation. While he dressed up his presentation with reasonable-sounding proposals for “ethics” and “transparency” (many of which are already included in law), the core of what the Governor aims to do is claw money back from charter schools. In other words, take it away and give it “back” to districts.
Charter students and their families make a choice to enroll in a school that gets less resources but in many cases is able to do more because of less red tape and more community participation. Governor Wolf says he wants to level the playing field. But it’s already unequal, and his proposals would make it even more unfair.
PCPCS certainly believes that charter schools are a positive option for many families. We understand that for many others they may be perfectly satisfied with their neighborhood school. The bottom line is simple: it should be up to the parents, who know their children best, to decide where their child attends school, and these parents deserve to have charter schools as an option.
Please take a minute to contact Governor Wolf, the PA Secretary of Education and your local lawmakers to voice your OPPOSITION to the Governor’s proposal. Please see the resources below designed to assist charter school advocates make their voices heard. We have drafted talking points, sample letters, and shareable documents for your convenience. We invite you to add your personal stories to make the communications more impactful.
Governor Wolf’s Attack on PA’s Public Charter Schools – Talking Points
Contact information for PA Leadership
Draft Letter in Oppostition to Wolf’s Proposal
Draft Email to Leaders Regarding PDE Fees for Service
Draft Email to Lawmakers Regarding PDE Fees for Service
Find Your Legislator by School–Brick and Mortar
Find Your Legislator by School–Cyber
Find Your Legislator by School–Regional
Make Your Voice Heard –Shareable Document for Schools[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
