Commonwealth Foundation Announces Guy Ciarrocchi as New Policy Fellow

• May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023, Harrisburg, Pa. – Former congressional candidate and president of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, Guy Ciarrocchi, has joined the Commonwealth Foundation as a fellow,…

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School Choice Report, Episode 3

• David P. Hardy
• April 24, 2023

There have been countless battles for the right to properly educate, give agency to, and give education access to Black children. In this episode, Dr. Howard Fuller continues the conversation…

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Education

School Choice Report, Episode 2

• David P. Hardy
• April 3, 2023

There have been countless battles for the right to properly educate, give agency to, and give education access to Black children. In this episode, Dr. Howard Fuller joins the conversation.

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Education

Commonwealth Foundation Files Amicus Brief Following Education Lawsuit Ruling

• April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023, Harrisburg, Pa. — The Commonwealth Foundation filed an amicus brief in response to the Commonwealth Court’s recent ruling in William Penn School District et al. v.

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Education

School Choice Report, Episode 1

• David P. Hardy
• March 20, 2023

In this inaugural episode of School Choice Report, host David Hardy will take a deep dive into school choice with special guest and Sr. Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation…

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Public Union Democracy

Will Teachers Unions’ Political Contributions Prevent School Choice in Pennsylvania?

• Kevin Mooney
• March 17, 2023

Originally published at The Daily Signal A well-funded network of government unions stands in opposition to parents, students, and lawmakers eyeballing education reform in Pennsylvania.  Until recently, they have cowed…

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State Budget

Key Takeaways from Gov. Shapiro’s 2023 Budget Address

• Nathan Benefield
• March 7, 2023

Profligacy Exacerbates Budget Deficit  Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget calls for $45.9 billion in ongoing General Fund spending and $43 billion in net state revenues (after refunds). Thus, Pennsylvania has…

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Education

David Hardy Speaks at School Choice Week Press Conference

• David P. Hardy
• January 24, 2023

Commonwealth Foundation Distinguished Sr. Fellow David Hardy speaks during the 2023 kick-off to School Choice Week.Show less…

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Education

Well-Funded Opponents of School Choice Target Pennsylvania Cyber Charters

• Kevin Mooney
• January 10, 2023

Originally published at Heartland Daily News Cyber charter schools that made a smooth transition possible for Pennsylvania students in search of quality online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic are…

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