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ExcelinEd in Action Statehouse SpotlightsTackling learning gaps with literacy reforms in Pennsylvania | Rep. Jason OrtitayIn this episode of Statehouse Spotlights, host Ashley Mullins sits down with Pennsylvania State Representative Jason Ortitay to chat about early literacy reforms and explore the bipartisan push behind Act 135 of 2024—a landmark literacy reform law that’s reshaping reading instruction across the state. Ortitay shares what first motivated him to act, from personal experiences to troubling literacy statistics and walks listeners through the key components of the new law, including early screening, educator training, curriculum alignment and the creation of a statewide literacy council. Throughout the conversation, Ortitay emphasizes the importance of grounding instruction in the s...
2025-06-1925 min
2024-12-2851 min
PA HouseStraight to the Point… Literacy with Jason OrtitayState Rep. Joe D’Orsie gets Straight to the Point with Rep. Jason Ortitay – Discussion centers on our failing literacy rates and the subsequent lifelong effect on students.
2024-10-1010 minPA HouseParental Rights and Behavioral Health Services – Talkin’ with Doyle – 10-8-24Rep. Jason Ortitay discusses the law regarding parental and minor consent when interfacing with behavioral health services in PA.
2024-10-0912 min2024-08-0351 min
Boss Juice PodcastEp 21 - Jason Ortitay | Entrepreneur | State RepresentativeOver a very short span, Pennsylvania State Representative Jason Ortitay has watched his career and lifestyle take shape in ways he could never have imagined. Originally launching his career in the corporate world, Jason voluntarily exited to become an entrepreneur — starting a cheesecake business. A few years into his successful Family business venture, he realized an opportunity and another calling. He threw his hat into the ring for a bid to serve as 46th District State Representative of Pennsylvania. After unseating the incumbent, he never looked back. Today, Jason is a devoted husband and father aimed at leading efforts to im...
2024-07-261h 142024-04-0651 min2024-01-2051 min
The Writing Glitch: Hack Dysgraphia No Pencil RequiredTWG S2 SE: What are HB 998 and SB 801? How are they helping students with and without dyslexia in PA with Jason OrtitayJoin Cheri on this Special Edition of The Writing Glitch is PA House Representative Jason Ortitay. He discusses the importance of mandating education for writing skills, as many teachers struggle to teach writing effectively.PA House Bill 998 and Senate Bill 801:The interviewee explains that both bills aim to introduce legislation related to education.The bills have the same content but different bill numbers.The bills have bipartisan support, with Republican and Democrat co-primes in both the House and Senate.The interviewee emphasizes that the bills' primary goal is to improve education, irrespective of political affiliations.
2023-10-2330 min2023-10-1451 min2023-07-2251 min
Right 2 KnowRight 2 Know Episode 45: Sit down with Rep. Jason OrtitayBudget hearing season is wrapping up so we chatted with Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, about how things are going. We also get his thoughts on the state's tax credit programs and potential changes to school safety funding. And if you like cheesecake, boy do we have the podcast for you. Like what you hear? Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play.
2020-03-0500 min