Common Sense Weekly

Here’s the Commonwealth Foundation’s weekly news roundup of policy issues debated in Harrisburg and across Pennsylvania.

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This Scholarship Changed My Granddaughter’s Life. More Pennsylvania Kids Deserve the Same Opportunity.

Charisse Jefferson, a grandmother living in south Philadelphia, refused to allow tragedy to define her granddaughter’s future—and a tax-credit scholarship made all the difference.

Read this powerful firsthand story of resilience, opportunity, and why tens of thousands of Pennsylvania students are still waiting for the same chance to succeed.

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Federal Scholarship Tax Credit—Myths and Facts

Misinformation stands between thousands of Pennsylvania students and life-changing educational opportunities. Separate fact from fiction with this straightforward guide to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit—and see why supporters say the program could expand opportunity without taking a dollar from public schools.

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Could This Be the Biggest School Choice Victory Yet?

The new federal scholarship program could reshape educational opportunity across the country—but only if Pennsylvania opts in. Tune in to the latest episode of Freedom Rising to learn what’s at stake, how the program works, and why the commonwealth faces a pivotal decision. Special guests include Tommy Schultz, CEO of the American Federation for Children; Norton Rainey, CEO of ACE Scholarships; and David Hardy, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation.

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Fewer Students, Bigger Budgets

Pennsylvania’s public schools are serving fewer students than ever, yet spending continues to climb. Explore the numbers behind this surprising trend and what they reveal about the growing disconnect between education funding and student outcomes.

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