Education

Pennsylvanians Shouldn’t Worry About Education Dept.

  • Andrew Lewis
  • March 28, 2025

Originally published by RealClearPennsylvania. The U.S. Department of Education might be going away—and it’s the right move—one that returns control to the states. Closing the…

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Hackers, Freedom, Cyber Charters, and More

  • Common Sense Weekly
  • March 26, 2025

Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.Help us reach more Pennsylvanians on social media!…

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Public Union Democracy

Hackers Ransom 500,000 Union Members’ Personal Information

  • Andrew Holman
  • March 21, 2025

NBC 10 Philadelphia recently reported that Pennsylvania’s largest teacher union was the victim of a dark-web cyberattack. The attack targeted the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) and impacted…

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Education

Shadow School Choice: When Public Schools Turn Students Away 

  • Rachel Langan
  • March 19, 2025

Summary The School District of Philadelphia outsources special education to private schools when the district is unable to meet the student’s special education needs. The U.S. Department of Education guarantees…

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Is Shapiro Ignoring Students in Need?

  • Common Sense Weekly
  • March 19, 2025

Welcome to Common Sense Weekly! This is the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania. Be sure to follow us on…

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Energy

IFO Data Shows Pennsylvania’s Emissions Success Story

  • André Béliveau
  • March 18, 2025

The Keystone State is lowering emissions and generating more energy without RGGI or PACER taxes. Overview The Keystone State cut total emissions while increasing electricity generation, according to the two…

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Energy

Will Leaving PJM Affect Your Energy Bill?

  • André Béliveau
  • March 18, 2025

The “P” in PJM Interconnection stands for Pennsylvania. That could change, but should it? Lawmakers—especially Gov. Josh Shapiro—are flirting with the idea of leaving PJM, but their policies are more…

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Education

Cyber Charters are Crucial for Pennsylvania’s Most Vulnerable Students

  • Emily D'Vertola
  • March 13, 2025

Charter and cyber charter schools are the only tuition-free options for Pennsylvania families seeking educational alternatives to their assigned district public school. About 60,000 students attend a Pennsylvania cyber…

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