Susan Gobreski
Part 1: The EITC — What Is It?
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit is promoted as a way to provide a better education for poor children, but public education advocates say it actually takes away tax money that could be used to improve schools.
Part 2: Who’s Hurt by the EITC?
Expanding the program at a time when the state has slashed public school funding is infuriating public education advocates.
Proponents Hail Expanded Education Tax Credit Opponents Call ‘Voucher Light’
Pennsylvania has expanded a controversial tax credit program that subsidizes private and religious schools. The expansion doubles the amount of state money going to non-public schools.
