Education
Tax Credit Programs Extend School Choice and Enable Kids to Attend Better Schools
Originally published by LNP/Lancaster Online. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program, which—combined with the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit program—has…
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School Choice Saves Families Struggling with Affordability
Originally published by RealClear Pennsylvania. Jeri Penrod and his family—his wife and their four children, Chloe, Andrew, Clara, and Ananias—faced financial ruin. But a few timely…
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Funding School Buildings Instead of Students: How State Ready to Learn Block Grants Reward Failing Systems
Summary Under the Ready to Learn Block grant, nearly half of the $565 million increase in 2026 funding goes to 15 school districts. Thirteen of these districts run low-achieving schools.
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When Schools Aren’t Safe, Families Deserve Better Choices
The hazing story coming out of Cheltenham High—in which a 15-year-old football player not only endured sexual assault by his teammates but also was silenced by…
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Millions of Public-School Students are Eligible for New Federal Scholarship
A new scholarship opportunity will soon be available to millions of students nationwide. About 53 million K–12 students—both public- and private-school students—qualify for the new Federal…
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Fewer Students, Bigger Budgets: The Public Education Paradox
American public schools are shrinking yet spending more than ever. Reason Magazine recently laid out a stark trend. Since 2019, nationwide public school enrollment has dropped…
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Could This Be the Biggest School Choice Victory Yet? [PODCAST]
The new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit could dramatically expand educational opportunity across America—but only if governors choose to opt in. Andrew Lewis sits down with Tommy Schultz, CEO of…
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Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Myths and Facts
Summary Beginning in 2027, the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) will provide tax credit scholarships to K–12 students living in states that opt in to the…
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Commonwealth Foundation Releases Analysis on 2026-27 Budget Deal
Harrisburg, Pa., July 13, 2026 — Pennsylvania’s 2026–27 state budget deal is an “improvement over Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reckless proposal, but it still spends too much and leaves taxpayers facing an even larger long-term…
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