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Fully funded public education must include cyber charters
Originally published at the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review When a parent says that a public school isn’t what it used to be, the implication is usually bad. But for Brenda Jesky,…
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Shapiro Failed on School Choice—Again. There’s Hope Despite Him
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Education Needs More Choices—Not More Money
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Why Charter Schools–and School Choice–Matter
We talk with Nina Rees, president & CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, about why charter schools matter, what to do about failing charter schools, and the elements…
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Lessons from Fracking’s Borderlines
New Yorkers shouldn’t have to eye secession to tap the riches beneath their feet. Pennsylvanians shouldn’t have to worry that taxes and regulations will drive away opportunity and raise energy…
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Killing Jobs & Playing Favorites: Meet Pa.’s Tax Code
Pennsylvania has more than 3,000 taxing authorities—a staggering number that exceeds almost any other state in the nation. Jared Walczak of the non-partisan Tax Foundation says simplification and neutrality are the…
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How Money Walks Out of Pennsylvania
Last year, nearly 42,000 Pennsylvanians left the state to pursue their dreams elsewhere--that's one person every 12 and a half minutes. Why? Travis Brown, Forbes contributor and author of How…
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Charter Reform: Get it Right
Over the next nine months, many students will have their lives transformed for the better. But for thousands of other children, this time of year is defined by disappointment. They are…
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State Government is Killing My Business
In 2013, I opened my first business. I’d overcome many challenges and assumed some gut-wrenching risks to get there, but I did it—and I was proud. But less than three…
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Removing Labels: My Journey to Commonwealth Foundation’s Board
How did a registered Democrat and the daughter of former Democratic Governor George Leader find a place on Commonwealth Foundation’s Board? Some might say the relationship seems a stretch. Or does…
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Removing Labels: My Journey to Commonwealth Foundation’s Board
How did a registered Democrat and the daughter of former Democratic Governor George Leader find a place on Commonwealth Foundation’s Board? Some might say the relationship seems a stretch. Or does…
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Budget 2016-17: Spend-first, Tax-later
“We want to agree on a general appropriations bill, and then we'll get to work on how to pay for it.” That’s not how budgeting should work—just ask any family…
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Budget 2016-17: Spend-first, Tax-later
“We want to agree on a general appropriations bill, and then we'll get to work on how to pay for it.” That’s not how budgeting should work—just ask any family…
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Chart of the Month Aug-Sept
On of these Pa. growth rates is not like the others…
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Chart of the Month Aug-Sept
On of these Pa. growth rates is not like the others…
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Did you Hear Aug-Sept
Since 2001, the EITC has been a pillar of school choice in the commonwealth, allowing K-12 students to receive financial aid to attend schools that best fit their needs.
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Did you Hear Aug-Sept
Since 2001, the EITC has been a pillar of school choice in the commonwealth, allowing K-12 students to receive financial aid to attend schools that best fit their needs.
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Note from the Team Aug-Sept
On July 1, we were thrilled to officially welcome Jane Leader Janeczek, a Democrat and the daughter of former Governor George Leader, as Commonwealth Foundation’s Board Chair.
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Note from the Team Aug-Sept
On July 1, we were thrilled to officially welcome Jane Leader Janeczek, a Democrat and the daughter of former Governor George Leader, as Commonwealth Foundation’s Board Chair.
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Commonwealth Insight
Commonwealth Insight is the podcast of the Commonwealth Foundation. Every other week, we'll post new episodes featuring leaders and influencers in our state and country. Subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, Google…
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How Entrepreneurs Impact Public Policy
In the inaugural episode of Commonwealth Insight, we talk with Evan Baehr, president and co-founder of Able lending and co-author of the book Get Backed. Then, Matt Brouillette joins the…
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Keystone Criminal Justice
As lifelong conservatives, we’re proud to call ourselves tough on crime and to support lengthy prison terms for dangerous felons. But after a long, taxpayer-funded era of mass incarceration, it’s…
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‘Spend-first, Tax-later’ is Flawed Budgeting
As it stands, this budget leaves families trapped in a game of tax roulette—praying their taxes don’t go up this year. Next year, let’s hope taxpayers don’t have to choose…
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My Journey to Commonwealth Foundation’s Board
How did a registered Democrat and the daughter of former Democratic Governor George Leader find a place on Commonwealth Foundation’s Board? …
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