AHCCS Employee Speaks Out: Cyber Students Deserve Support, Not Scapegoating

In a recent article published by RealClearPennsylvania, AHCCS’s own Guy Ciarrocchi highlights a growing concern: despite the proven success of cyber schools, some lawmakers and teachers’ unions are pushing to defund them. With over 69,000 Pennsylvania students thriving in cyber education—and doing so at a significantly lower cost—Ciarrocchi asks the critical question: why target a model that works?

At AHCCS, we witness firsthand how cyber learning transforms lives. Our students come to us for a fresh start, and they rise to the challenge with resilience, grit, and results. This article defends their progress and calls on leaders to support innovation in education, not stifle it.

Read the full article here:
https://www.realclearpennsylvania.com/articles/2025/06/18/cyber_students_undeserving_targets_of_teachers_unions_1117426.html