Education
“Fully Funded Schools” Are a Moving Goal Post
By Kathryn Hickok How much money does it take to “fully fund” Oregon’s public schools? In November, the Joint Committee on Public Education Appropriations of the Oregon Legislature released a “Report on the Adequacy of Public…
What’s hindering growth in private schools and microschools?
Recently, the John Locke Foundation hosted an event to discuss expanding educational options for K–12 students in light of the findings in its latest education report, “Room to Grow.” The report finds that the vast majority…
Determining the mission of the state education agency
The governor’s recent budget recommendations unveiled education priorities that could help set the stage for legislative discussions: literacy, safe schools, paraeducators, and more. If the legislature takes cues from the…
Determining the mission of the state education agency
The governor’s recent budget recommendations unveiled education priorities that could help set the stage for legislative discussions: literacy, safe schools, paraeducators, and more. If the legislature takes cues from the…
Portland Public Schools’ Risky Real Estate Gamble
By Eric Fruits, Ph.D. On December 2,Portland Public Schools (PPS) board voted unanimously on purchasing the One North commercial building for $16 million to house the Center for Black Student Excellence, but the building’s…
Majority of Wisconsin kids fall short in math as legislators consider fix
Number of UW math degrees plummeting in age of AI As math proficiency continues to decline in Wisconsin schools, the Legislature is considering a plan to improve numeracy, or the ability to work with numbers in daily life.…
The role of the “state education agency” in today’s education reform
The role of the “state education agency” in today’s education reform Written by The role of SEAs has changed over time, from simple research collection to state and federal compliance to being pushed into reform. SEAs can…
The role of the “state education agency” in today’s education reform
The role of the “state education agency” in today’s education reform Written by The role of SEAs has changed over time, from simple research collection to state and federal compliance to being pushed into reform. SEAs can…
The role of the “state education agency” in today’s education reform
Before Thanksgiving, there was a lot of buzz about key programs within the U.S. Department of Education being moved to other federal agencies. The announcement was another signal to states that the Trump administration is…
It’s Time We Stop Accepting the EdTech Lie
During the pandemic, while Americans were grappling with kitchen table issues such as job security, basic freedoms, the well-being of their loved ones and, importantly, the education of their children, Big Tech silently wrote…
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