Education
Teachers’ Unions Get Desperate
A recent editorial in the Wall Street Journal lays out what has been on the minds of many (or at least mine) for some time. The traditional education establishment that was in charge of all things K-12 in the last century is crumbling. In the last…
When “American Studies” Can’t Say Anything Good About…
What would you say about a publication devoted to writing about America that never has anything…
More Evidence on Grade Inflation in Our Schools
QNS, a local news outlet covering Queens, New York, released an interesting article about a local…
Florida Politics: Florida’s A+ Plan To Help ‘Plan B’…
It was a curious finding that seemed to make no sense at all. Last year, more than 41,000 Florida…
The Rise of Labor-Based Grading and the Continuing…
Evidence of grade inflation continues to mount in K-12 education and at universities (e.g., see here…
Study Urges New K–12 Accountability Framework Following End of MCAS Graduation Requirement
Calls for choices of high school pathways, early and end-of-course exams, and independent district accountability BOSTON – A new study from Pioneer Institute examines Massachusetts’ transition away from a centralized, test-based K–12 accountability…
How to learn the academic quality of your public school
When parents choose a school for their child, there are numerous factors that come into play. Who is…
Precinct Caucuses Across the State Pass School Choice…
The $7k for Kids campaign enjoyed a big night at precinct caucuses as over 1,000 precincts debated…
Idaho schools paying $1.2 million per year for IEA/NEA…
Guest Column by Maxford Nelsen, Director of Research and Government Affairs, Freedom Foundation…
Paid Medical and Family Leave
As school districts across Minnesota continue to grapple with the logistic and financial challenges…
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