Education
High school grade inflation leads to lower learning, lower earnings
A newly released study from economist Jeffrey Denning, published with the National Bureau of Economic Research, argues that a too-easy A in high school penalizes the student with a real economic cost. Grades have seen a strong and measurable upturn…
UK bans social media for kids. What is next for the…
The United Kingdom has announced its plan to ban social media for children under 16. The ban, which…
Connecticut Students Would Lose Scholarships. Public…
Connecticut’s teachers unions are pressing Gov. Ned Lamont to reject a federal education tax credit…
What voters should know about Minnesota’s school…
This November, Minnesota voters will weigh in on a constitutional amendment that would change how…
Four-Day School Week in Missouri: Growth & Impact
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) reports that 188 of 518 school…
Missouri Missed an Opportunity on Reading Reform
House Bill (HB) 2872, which contained important early literacy reforms, was on the move during the 2026 Missouri legislative session, but did not ultimately become law. If passed, HB 2872 would have created a mandatory third-grade retention policy…
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit – What You Need to…
Let me introduce you to three letters you are going to hear a great deal about in the months ahead:…
Teenagers Need More Time to Sleep
As an adult, I don’t have much trouble adjusting my sleep schedule when I need to wake up early. I…
Waiting for Supergirl
The upcoming release of the movie Supergirl got me thinking about another Superman-related film—one…
This Is Why Missouri Families Need Choice
At the Show-Me Institute, we spend a lot of time analyzing the systemic, high-level benefits of…
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