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^{Debra J. Saunders
January 8, 2022
Unions}

Chicago Teachers Are Teacher’s Pets

_{Debra J. Saunders
January 8, 2022
Unions}

Tuesday, 73 percent of Chicago teachers voted to compel their school district to ditch classroom instruction in favor of remote learning because of COVID-19. Read More ›

New 2021 growth and development prospects.

^{Jennifer Burke
December 23, 2021
Education Reform}

Empowering Parents & Students

_{Jennifer Burke
December 23, 2021
Education Reform}

This was a year of growth for the American Center for Transforming Education as we significantly increased our network and expanded our influence. Read More ›

Young girl with concerned look in eyes stands in front of row of school buses wearing a mask to protect her from pandemic while riding Public transportation

^{Keri D. Ingraham
December 10, 2021
Unions}

Dealing with the School Staff Shortage

_{Keri D. Ingraham
December 10, 2021
Unions}

The school staff shortages and well-being crisis of both teachers and students can be traced to the leftwing priorities and policies of the teacher unions and politicians who run these cities. Read More ›

Mom and her daughter, a schoolgirl, are on the doorstep

^{Keri D. Ingraham
December 2, 2021
Education Reform, Indoctrination}

It’s Time for Parents to Reclaim Authority Over Their Children

_{Keri D. Ingraham
December 2, 2021
Education Reform, Indoctrination}

McAuliffe’s candor about his desire to keep parental influence out of the classroom during a September 29 debate against Glenn Youngkin set parents on fire, and likely cost him the election. But more broadly, it symbolized the struggle over who should have authority over children — parents or the government and teacher unions. Read More ›

Washington State Ferry Olympic Mountains Edmonds

^{Keri D. Ingraham
November 2, 2021
Education Policy}

Misguided Mandate Will Cost Washington State

_{Keri D. Ingraham
November 2, 2021
Education Policy}

Get vaccinated or get fired. This was the ultimatum issued by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee in August that took effect on October 18, impacting thousands of the state’s public servants and community heroes — doctors, nurses, firefighters, police officers, schoolteachers, and beyond. Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
October 28, 2021
Education Reform, Learning}

The Ultimate Mission Drift

_{Keri D. Ingraham
October 28, 2021
Education Reform, Learning}

Operating at odds with its stated mission, the United States Department of Education is failing our children on every major front. Students aren’t receiving equal access to quality schools or a learning experience characterized by educational excellence. Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
September 21, 2021
Indoctrination, Private School, School Choice}

Public School Tactics Feed Private School Enrollment

_{Keri D. Ingraham
September 21, 2021
Indoctrination, Private School, School Choice}

After enrollment declining significantly nationwide over the past few decades due to rising tuition prices and economic recession periods, private schools are currently experiencing a season of unanticipated growth. Read More ›

3D Illustration Roboter als Arbeitskraft in der Logistik

^{Keri D. Ingraham
May 6, 2021
Future of Work}

K-12 Schools Are Not Preparing Students for the Workforce

_{Keri D. Ingraham
May 6, 2021
Future of Work}

The U.S. is on a perilous path, with global leadership in jeopardy by continuing to inadequately prepare students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in the increasingly competitive future workforce. Without a change of course, the current K-12 education crisis will result in a diminished quality of life for American society as a whole. Read More ›

^{Donald Nielsen
February 18, 2021
Education Reform}

It’s Time to Rethink School

_{Donald Nielsen
February 18, 2021
Education Reform}

A society is measured by the degree to which it loves, nurtures, and educates its children. Today, we are failing at all three. It's time to rethink school. Read More ›

President Joe Biden walks along the Colonnade Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, to the Oval Office of the White House.

^{Keri D. Ingraham
February 17, 2021
Education Policy, Unions}

$130 Billion & First 100 Days

_{Keri D. Ingraham
February 17, 2021
Education Policy, Unions}

President Biden promised to reopen K-12 public schools within his first 100 days in office. His current proposal entails $130 billion of funding toward this end. Will the teacher unions determine this massive funding sufficient and get their teachers back on campus and in classrooms? Read More ›