Sandra Miller
@smiller2043.bsky.social
Education advocate
Education Voters PA and PA WInS
Education Voters PA and PA WInS
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😞 8 more community public schools set to close as AZ’s voucher program skyrockets past $1B in costs
📣 7 days to voice opposition to Trump’s federal voucher scheme – make your voice heard!
💥 New national report shows AZ’s voucher program is highly inequitable and prone to fraud and abuse
📣 7 days to voice opposition to Trump’s federal voucher scheme – make your voice heard!
💥 New national report shows AZ’s voucher program is highly inequitable and prone to fraud and abuse
December 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
😞 8 more community public schools set to close as AZ’s voucher program skyrockets past $1B in costs
📣 7 days to voice opposition to Trump’s federal voucher scheme – make your voice heard!
💥 New national report shows AZ’s voucher program is highly inequitable and prone to fraud and abuse
📣 7 days to voice opposition to Trump’s federal voucher scheme – make your voice heard!
💥 New national report shows AZ’s voucher program is highly inequitable and prone to fraud and abuse
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We need an immediate and concerted effort to keep federal vouchers out of Illinois! We've put together resources for you to learn the facts about the program and let lawmakers know we don’t want federal vouchers. Please take a few minutes to act & then share. Everything is linked below!
December 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
We need an immediate and concerted effort to keep federal vouchers out of Illinois! We've put together resources for you to learn the facts about the program and let lawmakers know we don’t want federal vouchers. Please take a few minutes to act & then share. Everything is linked below!
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🔥 OPINION: “Vouchers were sold as giving better access to more children but as we can easily see from its implementation in Arizona, it is not benefiting the majority of our children."
www.yourvalley.net/stories/it-w...
www.yourvalley.net/stories/it-w...
It will take all of us to save Arizona’s schools - Daily Independent
OPINION — The Arizona we want includes an education system that can potentially benefit all of us. Education provides workers and engineers to build safe roads and bridges which we all use, paramedics...
www.yourvalley.net
December 20, 2025 at 11:54 PM
🔥 OPINION: “Vouchers were sold as giving better access to more children but as we can easily see from its implementation in Arizona, it is not benefiting the majority of our children."
www.yourvalley.net/stories/it-w...
www.yourvalley.net/stories/it-w...
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💔 Our hearts break for the Kyrene community, as the Kyrene School Board has voted to close 6 schools over the next two years after months of community input and consideration.
www.abc15.com/news/region-...
www.abc15.com/news/region-...
Four elementary and two middle schools to close in Kyrene Elementary School District
On Tuesday night, the Kyrene Elementary School District governing board voted to close six schools over the next two school years.
www.abc15.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
💔 Our hearts break for the Kyrene community, as the Kyrene School Board has voted to close 6 schools over the next two years after months of community input and consideration.
www.abc15.com/news/region-...
www.abc15.com/news/region-...
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This is an important read by a researcher who has investigated the many deceptive and harmful practices of unregulated pregnancy centers in the US. It's astounding what these fake clinics are allowed to get away with.
Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards
There are some 2,500 of these centers across the United States. Many are located within a mile of an abortion provider.
theconversation.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 AM
This is an important read by a researcher who has investigated the many deceptive and harmful practices of unregulated pregnancy centers in the US. It's astounding what these fake clinics are allowed to get away with.
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The massive new federal voucher program falls under the Internal Revenue Code, so the US Treasury Department & IRS are writing the regulations to implement the program. They've requested comments from the public by 12/26/25. Background + comment ideas/instructions: www.ilfps.org/treasury_and...
Treasury and IRS request comments on federal voucher program
Taking action for the public good
www.ilfps.org
December 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The massive new federal voucher program falls under the Internal Revenue Code, so the US Treasury Department & IRS are writing the regulations to implement the program. They've requested comments from the public by 12/26/25. Background + comment ideas/instructions: www.ilfps.org/treasury_and...
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Cozy up and take action on this chilly day! Leave a written comment here for Governor Pritzker asking him to commit to NO federal vouchers for Illinois: gov.illinois.gov/contact-us/v...
Sample comment you can use or adapt below👇
Sample comment you can use or adapt below👇
December 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Cozy up and take action on this chilly day! Leave a written comment here for Governor Pritzker asking him to commit to NO federal vouchers for Illinois: gov.illinois.gov/contact-us/v...
Sample comment you can use or adapt below👇
Sample comment you can use or adapt below👇
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Opinion
Voucher schools have no accountability for funds from Ohio taxpayers
by William L. Phillis
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
Voucher schools have no accountability for funds from Ohio taxpayers
by William L. Phillis
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
The fallacy of Ohio's unconstitutional school vouchers | Opinion
Those on Ohio's golden brick EdChoice voucher road resist all requirements that would make private schools accountable and transparent to taxpayers.
www.dispatch.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Opinion
Voucher schools have no accountability for funds from Ohio taxpayers
by William L. Phillis
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
Voucher schools have no accountability for funds from Ohio taxpayers
by William L. Phillis
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
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“Any claim that allowing public tax dollars to be redirected to school vouchers is ‘about putting students first,’ as Duncan and Elzora say, is counterfactual.”
“Student supports, such as tutoring & mental health services, should be available and paid for in the same way math & language arts classes are paid for—through a state’s school funding law.” progressive.org/op-eds/state...
States Should Reject Federal School Voucher Scheme
Vouchers hurt public schools and their students.
progressive.org
December 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
“Any claim that allowing public tax dollars to be redirected to school vouchers is ‘about putting students first,’ as Duncan and Elzora say, is counterfactual.”
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The U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service are collecting comments from the public for the new federal voucher program…”about several factors, including the policies and procedures guiding the scholarship-granting organizations that will distribute the funds.“
Treasury, IRS seek comments on federal school choice program
The agencies are seeking input into policies for scholarship-granting organizations that will distribute the funds contributed by taxpayers.
www.k12dive.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service are collecting comments from the public for the new federal voucher program…”about several factors, including the policies and procedures guiding the scholarship-granting organizations that will distribute the funds.“
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Leechburg Area among 4 districts suing state's largest cyber school for tuition costs triblive.com/local/valley...
Leechburg Area among 4 districts suing state's largest cyber school for tuition costs
Leechburg Area is among four districts that have filed a lawsuit against the state’s largest cyber charter school asking that tuition be dropped for local students. The suit claims that Commonwe...
triblive.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Leechburg Area among 4 districts suing state's largest cyber school for tuition costs triblive.com/local/valley...
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We hear about how cuts to the Department of Education are impacting our classrooms, and how parents and teachers can unite to fight back w/ @neatoday.bsky.social / @neapresident.bsky.social.
https://www.momsrising.org/bt29sep25/?source=bsky
https://www.momsrising.org/bt29sep25/?source=bsky
October 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We hear about how cuts to the Department of Education are impacting our classrooms, and how parents and teachers can unite to fight back w/ @neatoday.bsky.social / @neapresident.bsky.social.
https://www.momsrising.org/bt29sep25/?source=bsky
https://www.momsrising.org/bt29sep25/?source=bsky
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Ohio property tax debate pits homeowner relief against school funding
“We understand the need to bring relief to our citizens, but not at the expense of our children.”
by Anna Staver
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...
“We understand the need to bring relief to our citizens, but not at the expense of our children.”
by Anna Staver
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...
Ohio property tax debate pits homeowner relief against school funding
The debate over property tax reforms comes down to a clash between Republicans and Democrats over who should bear the burden of tax relief. Everyone wants relief, but no one agrees on who should carry...
www.cleveland.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Ohio property tax debate pits homeowner relief against school funding
“We understand the need to bring relief to our citizens, but not at the expense of our children.”
by Anna Staver
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...
“We understand the need to bring relief to our citizens, but not at the expense of our children.”
by Anna Staver
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/10...
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PEN America reports that nearly 4,000 unique book titles were challenged for banning in the U.S. in 2024. Take a look at the titles.
What are the top 10 most banned books in the US? See PEN America's list.
PEN America reports that nearly 4,000 unique book titles were challenged for banning in the U.S. in 2024. Take a look at the titles.
bit.ly
October 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
PEN America reports that nearly 4,000 unique book titles were challenged for banning in the U.S. in 2024. Take a look at the titles.
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A “rise in school vouchers” is once again forcing public school closures — now in Amphi schools, one of Tucson’s most historic districts.
www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report...
www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report...
October 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
A “rise in school vouchers” is once again forcing public school closures — now in Amphi schools, one of Tucson’s most historic districts.
www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report...
www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report...
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Opinion by Thomas Suddes
Ohio homeowners are staggering under ever-higher property taxes not because of runaway school boards but because the General Assembly has slashed the state’s share of public school costs.
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Ohio homeowners are staggering under ever-higher property taxes not because of runaway school boards but because the General Assembly has slashed the state’s share of public school costs.
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
What lawmakers aren’t telling you about how they’re forcing school districts to the ballot: Thomas Suddes
Statehouse flim-flam, coupled with huge legislative subsidies for “vouchers,” which help pay private school tuition for K-12 pupils, leave school boards no choice but to repeatedly ask voters for levi...
www.cleveland.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Opinion by Thomas Suddes
Ohio homeowners are staggering under ever-higher property taxes not because of runaway school boards but because the General Assembly has slashed the state’s share of public school costs.
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Ohio homeowners are staggering under ever-higher property taxes not because of runaway school boards but because the General Assembly has slashed the state’s share of public school costs.
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
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Opinion
Ohio’s public schools are being crushed while charter schools get millions in new funding
-Cleveland Plain Dealer Podcast
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...
Ohio’s public schools are being crushed while charter schools get millions in new funding
-Cleveland Plain Dealer Podcast
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...
Ohio’s public schools are being crushed while charter schools get millions in new funding
Ohio's charter school funding expands amid debate, with concerns about public education's future and potential impacts on urban, low-income students.
www.cleveland.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Opinion
Ohio’s public schools are being crushed while charter schools get millions in new funding
-Cleveland Plain Dealer Podcast
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...
Ohio’s public schools are being crushed while charter schools get millions in new funding
-Cleveland Plain Dealer Podcast
www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...
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Thank you to the Interfaith coalition for this panel: If we want to create opportunity for all, the corollary has to be that we create schools that are safe and welcoming for everyone. Glad that I was able to join this important discussion. baptistnews.com/article/inte...
Interfaith work called key to preserving religious liberty in public education – Baptist News Global
“Interfaith work is at the center of the work to save this country,” Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum told a summit on religious freedom.
baptistnews.com
September 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Thank you to the Interfaith coalition for this panel: If we want to create opportunity for all, the corollary has to be that we create schools that are safe and welcoming for everyone. Glad that I was able to join this important discussion. baptistnews.com/article/inte...
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The fraud & abuse within AZ’s off-the-rails, $1B ESA voucher program must be stopped! Watch as Dr. Teresa Ruiz, candidate for AZ Supt of Public Instruction, commits to rigorous oversight of the program — and to stop Horne’s irresponsible practice of blindly approving any & all purchases under $2000.
September 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The fraud & abuse within AZ’s off-the-rails, $1B ESA voucher program must be stopped! Watch as Dr. Teresa Ruiz, candidate for AZ Supt of Public Instruction, commits to rigorous oversight of the program — and to stop Horne’s irresponsible practice of blindly approving any & all purchases under $2000.
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Tax bills should disclose hidden cost of vouchers and charter schools, advocates say www.wortfm.org/discl... #SchoolVoucherScam
September 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tax bills should disclose hidden cost of vouchers and charter schools, advocates say www.wortfm.org/discl... #SchoolVoucherScam
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Opinion
So-called choice programs like vouchers only drain funds from the neediest public schools and subsidize the parents of private-school kids. Vouchers and school choice programs will only take us backward.
Patty Kruszewski, Richmond, Virgina
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
So-called choice programs like vouchers only drain funds from the neediest public schools and subsidize the parents of private-school kids. Vouchers and school choice programs will only take us backward.
Patty Kruszewski, Richmond, Virgina
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Private schools are no better than public. School choice will take us backward. | Your Turn
It's back-to-school season across the U.S. and we wanted to know: Do you have faith in America's public school system? Here's how readers responded.
www.usatoday.com
September 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Opinion
So-called choice programs like vouchers only drain funds from the neediest public schools and subsidize the parents of private-school kids. Vouchers and school choice programs will only take us backward.
Patty Kruszewski, Richmond, Virgina
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
So-called choice programs like vouchers only drain funds from the neediest public schools and subsidize the parents of private-school kids. Vouchers and school choice programs will only take us backward.
Patty Kruszewski, Richmond, Virgina
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
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💥 NEW: This week, two Colorado residents pleaded guilty to defrauding AZ's ESA voucher program for $110,000 involving 43 fake "ghost children." The voucher program's lack of oversight and accountability makes it an easy target for fraud, leaving taxpayers on the hook for rampant misuse and theft.
August 30, 2025 at 3:31 AM
💥 NEW: This week, two Colorado residents pleaded guilty to defrauding AZ's ESA voucher program for $110,000 involving 43 fake "ghost children." The voucher program's lack of oversight and accountability makes it an easy target for fraud, leaving taxpayers on the hook for rampant misuse and theft.
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🔥 OPINION: “Let’s stop pretending school vouchers are about ‘choice.’ They’re about robbing public schools to subsidize private ones. It’s a slick shell game: tax dollars meant to educate every child are siphoned off and handed to private and religious institutions."
August 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🔥 OPINION: “Let’s stop pretending school vouchers are about ‘choice.’ They’re about robbing public schools to subsidize private ones. It’s a slick shell game: tax dollars meant to educate every child are siphoned off and handed to private and religious institutions."
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"But what he describes as innovative is part of a coordinated, well-funded campaign to defund and depopulate traditional public schools — to replace them with privately managed institutions operating with public dollars." @dianeravitch.bsky.social
Read more at: www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...
Read more at: www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...
Jeb Bush is wrong about charters. They are gutting Florida’s public schools | Opinion
A former educator says Florida is engaging in a coordinated campaign to undermine traditional public schools. | Opinion
www.miamiherald.com
August 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
"But what he describes as innovative is part of a coordinated, well-funded campaign to defund and depopulate traditional public schools — to replace them with privately managed institutions operating with public dollars." @dianeravitch.bsky.social
Read more at: www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...
Read more at: www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...