The Best Numbers of 2014
It will come as no shock to you that we love numbers. As I look back at 2014, heading into our 27th year in operation, there are some numbers I…
Media
Read More: The Best Numbers of 2014Education
More Choice on the way to Philadelphia?
Tens of thousands of Philadelphia students languishing on charter waiting lists have reason to hope. For the first time in seven years, the School…
Media
Read More: More Choice on the way to Philadelphia?Education
Teachers’ Unions: The Common Roadblock to Reform
From Philadelphia to York to the Pittsburgh suburbs, parents and taxpayers are looking to improve public education without breaking the bank. But there’s a common roadblock standing in their way:…
Commentary
Read More: Teachers’ Unions: The Common Roadblock to ReformTaxes & Economy
You’re Innocent, but Your House may be Guilty
A recent episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver highlights the problem of asset forfeiture, with specific references to the city of Philadelphia. Philadelphia has seized more than…
Media
Read More: You’re Innocent, but Your House may be GuiltyHealth Care
Bracing for Obamacare Rate Hikes
Only three days until the Obamacare exchanges open for 2015 enrollment. Last Sunday, the federal government released preliminary rates for window shopping. We compared the cheapest insurance plans in…
Media
Read More: Bracing for Obamacare Rate HikesEducation
A Shoddy Attack on Charters
My letter to the editor of the Philadelphia Daily News takes issue with the paper’s recent characterization of charter schools as “fiscal monsters.” The Daily News editorial…
Media
Read More: A Shoddy Attack on Charters
The PFT Fails Philly’s Students and Teachers
PFT claims to stand up for the teachers and children of Philadelphia, but the facts show otherwise. It's time to prioritize the needs of students over the union's self-interest. …
Commentary
Read More: The PFT Fails Philly’s Students and TeachersPublic Union Democracy
Teachers Pay the Price for their Unions’ Politics
CF recently attended a Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) rally with the goal of bringing our message directly to the teachers and families of Philadelphia. What exactly is our…
Media
Read More: Teachers Pay the Price for their Unions’ Politics
Philadelphia becomes battleground for teachers unions
Media Hit
Read More: Philadelphia becomes battleground for teachers unions