K-12

Greg Abbott from Gov.Texas.Gov website
https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/images/press/_large/School_choice_1.jpg
Keri D. Ingraham
October 19, 2023
Education Reform, School Choice

Abbott Says He’s Keeping Texas Lawmakers in Session Until They Expand School Choice

Keri D. Ingraham
October 19, 2023
Education Reform, School Choice
Historically, Texas has painfully lagged in school choice programs, resembling more of a blue state than its Republican trifecta. But Governor Abbott is committed to changing that. Read More ›
an-american-flag-against-a-blue-sky-on-an-old-rusty-flagpole-stockpack-adobe-stock
An American flag against a blue sky on an old rusty flagpole
Photo by dbvirago on Adobe Stock
Keri D. Ingraham & Jason Bedrick
October 16, 2023
School Choice, Unions

School Choice Is Better for Democracy Than Government Schooling

Keri D. Ingraham & Jason Bedrick
October 16, 2023
School Choice, Unions
As state after state embraces policies that empower parents with more options in K-12 education, opponents of school choice are claiming that it is a “threat to democracy.” But if anything, school choice is better for democracy than government-run schooling. Read More ›
Parents checking children homework
Licensed from Adobe Stock
Keri D. Ingraham
October 6, 2023
Education Policy, Hybrid Learning

College-Simulated Learning for K-12

Keri D. Ingraham
October 6, 2023
Education Policy, Hybrid Learning
Recent polling suggests that nearly half of parents would prefer a hybrid approach for their child’s education, combining on-campus and at-home learning days each week. A promising model of hybrid education exists by the name of college-simulated learning. Read More ›
happy-boy-celebrating-independence-day-holding-american-flagcreated-with-generative-ai-technology-stockpack-adobe-stock
Happy boy celebrating independence day holding american flag.Created with Generative AI technology.
Photo by MP Studio on Adobe Stock
Keri D. Ingraham
September 25, 2023
Education Policy, School Choice

Educational Freedom

Keri D. Ingraham
September 25, 2023
Education Policy, School Choice
As of two years ago, statewide school choice wasn't a reality. Today, 10 states have signed universal or near-universal school choice into law. Read More ›
state-education-building-stockpack-adobe-stock
State Education Building
State Education Building
Donald Nielsen
September 13, 2023
Education Reform

Education: A Republican Opportunity

Donald Nielsen
September 13, 2023
Education Reform
In the 1960s and 1970s, two major pieces of federal law began the dismantling of American education. The first was allowing government employees to join unions, and the second was the creation of the federal Department of Education. Republicans should reverse these laws, which have proven detrimental to the efficient and effective functioning of both our K-12 and university systems.  Read More ›
the-boy-gets-off-the-school-bus-and-goes-home-generative-ai-stockpack-adobe-stock
The boy gets off the school bus and goes home. Generative AI
Photo by Iryna on Adobe Stock
Keri D. Ingraham
August 10, 2023
Education Policy, Education Reform, Public Education

‘Public’ Schools That Aren’t Public

Keri D. Ingraham
August 10, 2023
Education Policy, Education Reform, Public Education
Teachers unions and education bureaucrats hail public schools for being open to all children while condemning private schools for limiting access. But most “public” schools aren’t public at all. Read More ›