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Why Are Kids Falling Behind in PA?
Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. By most measures, Pennsylvania has invested more in public education than ever. However, despite increased spending, academic achievement has flattened, leaving many…
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Why Teachers Unions Fear—and Fib About—New Federal Program
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Regulation
To Stop Brain Drain, Pennsylvania Must Undo Regulations That Were Meant to Keep Young Families Out
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Education
Op-Ed: Is the Sky Falling on Children’s Education?
In the aftermath of Betsy DeVos’s confirmation as Secretary of Education, opponents predict she could decimate public education. Their perspective is misguided, unsupported by facts, and ultimately harmful for the future…
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National Spotlight
After the election, Commonwealth Foundation and our friends throughout the State Policy Network received national attention. Here are some of the highlights.
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National Spotlight
After the election, Commonwealth Foundation and our friends throughout the State Policy Network received national attention. Here are some of the highlights.
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Shifting the Budget Paradigm with Five Reforms
What if, instead of viewing bills as non-negotiable, we actually asked “why” spending keeps rising? From duplicate programs to politically favored businesses to operational redundancies, the cost-drivers in the state…
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Shifting the Budget Paradigm with Five Reforms
What if, instead of viewing bills as non-negotiable, we actually asked “why” spending keeps rising? From duplicate programs to politically favored businesses to operational redundancies, the cost-drivers in the state…
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School Choice: Helping One Student at a Time
A charter school graduate explains why school choice is so meaningful to his family.
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School Choice: Helping One Student at a Time
A charter school graduate explains why school choice is so meaningful to his family.
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Chart of the Month Jan-Feb 17
For the first time since 1985, Pennsylvania’s total population declined last year, falling by more than 7,600. In state-to-state migration alone, Pennsylvania lost one resident every 11.5 minutes from July 2015 to…
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Chart of the Month Jan-Feb 17
For the first time since 1985, Pennsylvania’s total population declined last year, falling by more than 7,600. In state-to-state migration alone, Pennsylvania lost one resident every 11.5 minutes from July 2015 to…
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Note from the Team Jan-Feb 17
Our website has a brand new look, and Commonwealth Sense now has a digital home! Also, a teammate returns and a taxpayer victory...
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Note from the Team Jan-Feb 17
Our website has a brand new look, and Commonwealth Sense now has a digital home! Also, a teammate returns and a taxpayer victory...
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Investor Profile: Chet Beiler
Chet Beiler runs the nation’s leading gazebo retailer and, along with his wife, Sharon, is a longtime supporter of the Commonwealth Foundation. Recently, Charles Mitchell sat down with Chet at…
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Investor Profile: Chet Beiler
Chet Beiler runs the nation’s leading gazebo retailer and, along with his wife, Sharon, is a longtime supporter of the Commonwealth Foundation. Recently, Charles Mitchell sat down with Chet at…
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Charter Reform: Get it Right
Over the course of the school year, many students will have their lives transformed for the better. But for thousands of other children, the year is defined by disappointment. They…
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Charter Reform: Get it Right
Over the course of the school year, many students will have their lives transformed for the better. But for thousands of other children, the year is defined by disappointment. They…
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Top Ten Recipients of Government Union Contributions
Since 2010, five government unions have contributed $18 million from Political Action Committees. These same unions reported spending $40 million on "political activities and lobbying" using union dues. A significant…
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Top Ten Recipients of Government Union Contributions
Since 2010, five government unions have contributed $18 million from Political Action Committees. These same unions reported spending $40 million on "political activities and lobbying" using union dues. A significant…
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In the News Oct/Nov 2016
Check out the soundbites and quotes from our team these past two months.
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In the News Oct/Nov 2016
Check out the soundbites and quotes from our team these past two months.
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Changing the Conversation
To leverage this evolving medium, Commonwealth Foundation recently launched its new podcast, Commonwealth Insight. This podcast brings national, state, and local leaders into a forum where listeners can learn about…
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Changing the Conversation
To leverage this evolving medium, Commonwealth Foundation recently launched its new podcast, Commonwealth Insight. This podcast brings national, state, and local leaders into a forum where listeners can learn about…
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