School Choice
School choice works, is popular, and saves us money. Why do Democratic leaders attack it?Over 70% of voters support school choice — perhaps as high as 80%. Contrary to what many would suggest, even a majority of Democratic voters support school choice. Support among… Read More
Schools
LA teachers threaten strike; policy expert says ‘broke’ district can’t afford raises, accuses union of playing politics(The Heartlander)–The Los Angeles teachers’ union is under fire after authorizing a strike next month if the nation’s second-largest school district won’t meet its demands. United Teachers Los Angeles’ 37,000… Read More
Opinion
Book review: A conservative vision for the future of public educationIn an education landscape long dominated by Democrats and liberal policies, what do conservatives have to offer? A lot, according to Frederick Hess and Michael McShane. In their new book,… Read More
Public Education
The geography of school choice part II: the urban effectWhy hasn’t school choice made it out West? Liv Finne, director of the Center for Education at Washington Policy Center, has an intriguing answer. “I think it has… Read More
Public Education
Why does America have school choice deserts despite the policy’s popularity? (The geography of school choice: Part I)Never in America’s history has school choice been so popular or had so much momentum. However, school choice deserts remain, particularly in the West. While states like Florida and Iowa… Read More