American Center for Transforming Education

Discovery Institute’s American Center for Transforming Education works with state legislators, policymakers and parents to promote systemic change to our nation’s education system so that it well serves the families that utilize it. Read More.

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Antiquated Funding Creates Disparity

Bailey Takacs
April 17, 2019
As reported in Education Week, two states recognized as targets for educational transformation by Discovery Institute’s American Center for Transforming Education (ACTE) are in it for the long haul. Idaho and Texas recently battled to revamp their K-12 funding formulas during their respective legislative sessions. The changes are promising, even if some questions remain about the future. The discussions over funding formulas are greatly needed. As the article points out, “Virtually every legislator gets involved with school funding formula debates since they each have vocal constituents at risk of gaining or losing state aid. And anti-tax advocates, parents, and teachers—groups with get-out-the-vote prowess—are among those at the forefront.” The bottom line is that how …

Combating Union Power

Bailey Takacs
April 16, 2019

Civic Engagement has Led to Civic Miseducation

Bailey Takacs
April 12, 2019

Merit Pay Obstructs High-Performance

Bailey Takacs
April 10, 2019

States Stepping Out to Transform Education

Bailey Takacs
April 9, 2019

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