education reform

A Graduation Cap Rests on a Secluded Street, Symbolizing Academic Achievement

^{Keri D. Ingraham
May 10, 2024
Education}

Protests Will Cost Universities in the Long Term

_{Keri D. Ingraham
May 10, 2024
Education}

The campuses of many of America’s once distinguished institutions of higher education have been dominating the news in the past few weeks as pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel, and antisemitic protesters scream, chant, incite violence, refuse to vacate their tent cities, and make demands of school administrations. This damaging higher education exposure comes on the heels of the K-12 education “great parent awakening." Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
April 1, 2024
Education}

Let’s Align High School to Workforce Needs

_{Keri D. Ingraham
April 1, 2024
Education}

The perceived value of higher education has been plummeting for years, yet tuition prices continue to rise at levels outpacing the increased career earning power in several fields. Combine the financial cost and the misalignment of college courses with the labor markets, and it’s no surprise that traditional higher education is on the decline. Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
March 21, 2024
Education}

K-12 Hybrid Schooling Is in High Demand

_{Keri D. Ingraham
March 21, 2024
Education}

Polling data reveals that 49% of parents would prefer their child learn from home at least one day a week. While 10% want full-time homeschooling, the remaining 39% of parents desire their child to learn at home one to four days a week, with the remaining days attending school on-campus. Read More ›

^{Donald Nielsen
September 13, 2023
Education}

Education: A Republican Opportunity

_{Donald Nielsen
September 13, 2023
Education}

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 ›

^{Donald Nielsen and Keri D. Ingraham
April 12, 2023
Education}

What Did You Learn Traveling the Country?

_{Donald Nielsen and Keri D. Ingraham
April 12, 2023
Education}

You spent two years traveling the country (visiting 19 states, meeting with 5 Governors) studying K-12 education. Tell us about that journey and some key highlights and takeaways.

Arizona flag and Iowa flag States of America waving with texture sky Cloud and sunset double flag

^{Keri D. Ingraham
January 30, 2023
Education}

These Two States Now Have Universal School Choice — And Yours Could Be Next

_{Keri D. Ingraham
January 30, 2023
Education}

Iowa became the second state in the country to pass universal school choice, directly providing families with funds to support their children’s education. Arizona was the trendsetter for this new wave of educational freedom after Governor Doug Ducey signed universal school choice into law on July 7, 2022. Read More ›

^{ACTE
January 25, 2023
Education}

Breaking the K-12 Education Monopoly

_{ACTE
January 25, 2023
Education}

Recently Discovery Institute Fellow and American Center for Transforming Education Director Dr. Keri Ingraham joined The Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts on his show to discuss educational freedom, education entrepreneurship, innovation, and much more. Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
January 3, 2023
Education}

Our Education Reform Policy Idea Named 1st in the Nation

_{Keri D. Ingraham
January 3, 2023
Education}

Dr. Keri D. Ingraham’s article, “Teacher Certification and Uniform Salary Schedules Hinder Career Technical Education,” was nationally named the top education reform policy idea of the year! Read More ›

student's hand taking English test in class

^{Keri D. Ingraham
June 23, 2021
Education}

K-12 Redesign: Retooling Testing

_{Keri D. Ingraham
June 23, 2021
Education}

Our K-12 schools are organized more like a swim meet focused on recording student placement results rather than a swim lesson devoted to student learning. What value are student assessment results if all students move on to the next lesson, concept, or skill regardless of whether mastery was achieved or not? Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
June 9, 2021
Education}

The Radical Reshaping of K-12 Public Education (Part 3): Critical Race Theory & Woke Academics

_{Keri D. Ingraham
June 9, 2021
Education}

A form of reverse racism is not only dominating the national conversation but is now a bedrock of teacher training and student academics. Critical Race Theory and woke education are sweeping schools labeling white teachers and students racist and requiring them to denounce their white supremacy — even basic mathematics is under attack for its so-called racism. Read More ›