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Kids ‘Collateral Damage’ In Philly’s New School Plan

By Lawrence McGlynn, Denise Clay & Lisa Haver ● Watch Our Weekly Show ● April 3, 2026

In Philadelphia, the Will of the People Should Matter

By Lisa Haver ● Commentary ● April 1, 2026

Board of Education Must Reject Facilities Plan

By Lisa Haver ● Commentary ● February 24, 2026

District Facilities Plan Goes Against Wishes of the Public

By Lisa Haver ● Commentary ● January 27, 2026

The Board of Education Cannot Give Away District Assets

By Lisa Haver ● Commentary ● December 16, 2025

Passing Ideologies Can’t Replace Proven Methods

By Lisa Haver ● Commentary ● November 19, 2025

Data-driven Schools Are Not Child-Centered Schools

By Lisa Haver ● Commentary ● October 14, 2025

School Board Must Continue to be Independent

By Lisa Haver ● Commentary ● September 3, 2025

Philadelphians Deserve A Say in the Future of Their Schools

By Lisa Haver ● Commentary ● July 22, 2025

Board of Education Takes District Backward

By Lisa Haver ● Commentary ● June 10, 2025

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