DECEMBER 12, 2011 | Commentary by DAWN MELING

PLCB Must End Costly Mission Conflict

In high school, I threw the javelin in track and field, badly wanting to be recruited by a college athletics program. My dad would joke that he never had to worry about high school boys and unwanted attention towards me because I could out bench press almost every guy in my school. And that was my attitude too - nothing to worry about.

DECEMBER 9, 2011 | News Release by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

PLCB Called on to Stop Wine and Spirits Advertising

The Commonwealth Foundation called for an immediate halt today by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board of taxpayer-funded advertising that promotes the sale of wine and spirits by the government-run monopoly.

DECEMBER 5, 2011 | Commentary by MATTHEW BROUILLETTE

What Will You See in 17 Minutes?

Seventeen minutes is a small sliver of time for most people. In those few moments, most people could take a shower, prepare a meal, or watch half a sitcom. But for 82,000 kids in Pennsylvania, 17 minutes is no ordinary or laughing matter, it is pain that can last a lifetime.

DECEMBER 1, 2011 | Commentary by SEN. JEFFREY PICCOLA

Pennsylvania's School Choice Movement Must Address the 'Bottom 5%'

Pennsylvania has a simple choice to make. We can embrace change and welcome educational reform or we can choose to satisfy ourselves with the tired old policies of the past that, by any reasonable standard of measure, have failed our children.

NOVEMBER 16, 2011 | Commentary by KATRINA CURRIE

Gas Drilling for Pennsylvania's Farms, Family and Future

Across Pennsylvania, natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale has benefited not just companies but also human beings -- by creating tens of thousands of jobs, rescuing families from foreclosure, and generating fortunes and sustainable prosperity for farmers, workers and small-business owners.

NOVEMBER 10, 2011 | Commentary by REP. RYAN AUMENT

A New Teacher Evaluation System for Pennsylvania

After numerous meetings and conversations with constituents, teachers, school administrators and education policy experts, I have come to the conclusion that we must have a comprehensive way to identify quality teachers, so that we can retain them, encourage them and ensure students have access to them. We must also be able to assist those teachers who are struggling. The students facing the greatest hurdles to their education must have access to the highest performing teachers. Today,

NOVEMBER 7, 2011 | Commentary by MATTHEW BROUILLETTE

WIFM: What's In It for Me?

"What's in it for me?" Legislators will ask that question from time to time when they don't see the direct political benefit in voting for something controversial. Recently, as Gov. Corbett and the General Assembly consider a package of education reform bills, legislators - particularly those in suburban and rural districts - are asking "What's in it for me?" more often.

NOVEMBER 2, 2011 | Policy Brief by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Fall 2011 Legislative Priorities

Fall 2011 Legislative Priorities.

OCTOBER 31, 2011 | Feature by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Parents to Pa. House: We Need School Choice!

Listen to the lives and pleas of three parents with children trapped in failure factories, who tell House members why school choice is their only way out, their only hope.

OCTOBER 28, 2011 | Policy Points by COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION

Marcellus Shale Impact Fee

Principles and Facts on Taxing Natural Gas

Companies should pay for the cost of government they use. Many advocates of a new tax simply want more money for Harrisburg politicians to dole out.