Representative Bloom (R-199th) is the PA State Representative who represents all of the Big Spring School District.  In the following video, Representative Bloom remarks about teacher strikes in the video.  First and foremost, Representative Bloom notes that children are harmed academically by teacher strikes.  There is no scientific data that shows this to be true. In fact, research has shown the contrary.  In the linked article, you can see for yourself that Representative Bloom is misinformed.

Teacher Strike Research

Representative Bloom also infers that teacher strikes cheat students out of days in school.  The truth is that it is a state law that students must have 180 days by June 30 each year.  If a teacher strike is held during the year, it can only last long enough to meet the 180 day requirement.

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uza0qgmVPRk&feature=player_embedded

Furthermore, Representative Bloom has stated that school choice is necessary to help students who are in failing schools.  Research has shown us that approximately 95% of our PA PUBLIC schools are succeeding! As little as 5% of our schools are lacking improvement. Check out the facts below about PA schools! PA schools do have the solutions that work.

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW6SeF_TNG4

Take a look at the other side of the story.

Pennsylvanians Opposed to School Vouchers

Please take the time to contact Representative Bloom to oppose these bills that are harmful to our students, school and community.

Representative Stephen Bloom

District Office
1227 Ritner Highway
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 249-1990
Fax: (717) 249-8775
Hours: M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.