Education

A School for the City, Not a Fortress from the City

• Elizabeth Stelle, James Paul
• February 26, 2015

The plan was for Hudson to attend public school in Philadelphia—at least for one year. But after Andy, Hudson’s father, visited their neighborhood school, Horatio Hackett, he wanted something different…

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Education

The State of School Choice in Pennsylvania

• James Paul
• January 27, 2015

In many respects, Pennsylvania is a pioneer of school choice. With 173 charter schools—14 of which are cyber charters—and two scholarship tax credit programs, the commonwealth is the envy of…

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Education

Super Six: Important ‘Wins’ for Taxpayers, Kids this Year

• Elizabeth Stelle
• December 30, 2014

Policymakers made significant strides over the past legislative session to increase school choice, save taxpayers from waste and abuse in unemployment compensation, and protect students. While critical reforms remain, it’s…

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Education

Pennsylvanians Deserve True Fairness

• December 11, 2014

Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to pursue success in our state. While Gov.-elect Wolf's intentions echo this noble sentiment, many of his proposals fall far short of his vision.

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Education

Step Forward for School Choice

• James Paul
• November 4, 2014

Geronda Montalvo did not want to send her daughter Zayda to the low-achieving schools in her neighborhood. Thanks to an Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) scholarship, Zayda is thriving at…

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Scholarships Offer Lifeline to PA Students

• James Paul
• October 14, 2014

Last summer, 5-year-old Kaiden Myers was preparing to enter kindergarten, but his mother, Marpessa, was worried she wouldn't be able to send him to a good, safe school. Read how…

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Education

Lawmakers Vote Today – Educate Students at a Fraction of the Cost

• October 6, 2014

For Immediate Release Commonwealth Foundation Contact: 717-671-1901 Scholarship Programs Already Saved School Districts Nearly a Billion Dollars EITC and OSTC Save Money While Improving Education Outcomes…

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Education

Overcoming the Philadelphia School Crisis

• James Paul
• September 16, 2014

Think there's a problem with Philadelphia's schools? You're not alone. More than half of Philadelphia voters said their schools deserved a D or an F grade in a poll released…

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Education

Ten Thousand Lifeboats

• September 11, 2014

In 2001, Pennsylvania became the first state in the nation to enact an education tax credit aimed at corporations. Since then, the popular Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program has…

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