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Insights & Commentary

Original analysis and commentary on Pennsylvania’s educational landscape.

These publications reflect the research foundation underlying my commitment to transparency and accountability.

The School Audit Bureau

  • [PDF] Pennsylvania Schools Need Stronger Oversight – Restore the School Audit Bureau
    • The Focus: A detailed recommendation and analysis of the Auditor General’s independent authority over the Commonwealth’s 500 school districts to examine how taxpayer investments relate to classroom innovation and student outcomes.
    • Originally published in The Swarthmorean on October 17, 2025… Republished here by the author for educational purposes.
      Note: This text reflects the author’s original manuscript and is shared for education purposes.

Medium Series: Education & Accountability

  • “The Decline of School Audits”
    • The Insight: An examination of the widening gap in school oversight and the fiscal risks of diminishing independent audits in our public education system.
  • “How Social Media Affects Reading Comprehension”
    • The Insight: Analyzing the cognitive shifts in the digital age and the implications for educational standards and student success.
  • “Top 5 Digital Literacy Tips Every Student Needs Before High School”
    • The Insight: Proactive strategies for equipping the next generation with the essential tools for navigating an increasingly complex information economy.
  • “Project-Based Learning (PBL): Pathway to an Effective and Active Education”
    • The Insight: Exploring modern pedagogical frameworks that move beyond rote memorization toward active, results-oriented learning.

Transparency Notice: The commentary and analysis presented on this page reflect the personal views and research of Christopher Mano and are provided for informational and educational purposes to the public. Several of these works were written and published prior to the formation of the Mano Campaign Committee.

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