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School Choice Report, Episode 9
What’s happening in Pennsylvania’s capitol? Why did Governor Shapiro renege on his handshake deal and outward support of Lifeline Scholarships? What should we expect in the days, weeks, and months…
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Shapiro Lost His Way. But He Can Still Rescue Himself and the Kids Depending on Him.
Originally published at the Delaware Valley Journal Sealing a deal with an old-fashioned handshake may seem like a throwback to a bygone era. After all, does anybody still rely…
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School Choice Report, Episode 8
In this episode, host Dave Hardy interviews Guy Ciarrocchi. Guy recently joined Commonwealth Foundation as a Fellow. They talk about the hottest topic of the day in PA – Lifeline…
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A Good Education Isn’t a Perk. It’s a Lifeline.
Originally published at Delaware Valley Journal What would you do to help your children succeed? Would you advocate for them, pushing to change the broken systems that keep them…
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Josh Shapiro Chooses Teachers Unions Over Students
Originally published in the Wall Street Journal Nancy Pelosi infamously stated that to find out what ObamaCare contained, Congress had to pass the bill. This week, Pennsylvania’s Democratic Gov. Josh…
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Governor Shapiro bungles budget, leaves state uncertain and kids trapped in failing schools
Harrisburg, Pa., July 6, 2023 – Gov. Josh Shapiro justified his promise to line-item veto the education reforms he championed by comparing Lifeline Scholarships for children in failing schools to…
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Commonwealth Foundation Chairman & CEO Charles Mitchell on the Dom Giordano Show July 6, 2023
Commonwealth Foundation Chairman & CEO Charles Mitchell talks Lifeline Scholarships and the Pennsylvania budget on the Dom Giordano Show.
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All Students Deserve the Opportunity to Shine. So Do Pennsylvania’s
Originally published in The Philadelphia Citizen Nelson Garcia is a shining star. He’s a straight-A 11th grader at Liguori Academy with strong ambitions for his future. Namely,…
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Pa. Sen. Tony Williams Delivers Impassioned Speech Supporting Lifeline Scholarships
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 30, 2023 — Yesterday, Pennsylvania State Sen. Tony Williams—a Democrat representing Philadelphia—delivered a rousing speech supporting Lifeline Scholarships. Speaking on the floor of the Senate, Williams addressed…
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