Education
Wisconsin DPI mired in one scandal after another
Botched report cards, lowered standards, licensing and finance scandals erode faith in DPI Accused of gutting academic standards, manipulating report cards, slacking on fiscal oversight and bungling oversight of sexual…
Republican candidates join nationwide scrutiny of tenure
Badger Institute has argued for more leeway to lay off professors Republican candidates for governor are joining politicians across the country who are increasingly skeptical of tenure guarantees for professors. U.S. Rep. Tom…
Your student’s application to another public school was denied. Here are parent-friendly reforms to help with the next steps
Your student’s application to another public school was denied. Here are parent-friendly reforms to help with the next steps Written by While Utah has a strong school open enrollment law, it ranks low for its appeals process.…
Your student’s application to another public school was denied. Here are parent-friendly reforms to help with the next steps
The right of appeal is a vital American legal principle that ensures fairness in official government decision-making. An appeal allows decisions to be reviewed by another entity when it’s believed there has been an error in…
Most UW System schools’ enrollments are stagnant as tech colleges flourish
While undergraduate enrollment in most University of Wisconsin System schools trends downward, there has been a dramatic increase in students choosing the state’s technical colleges since the pandemic. Historically tied to…
Money now more important than Milton or Macbeth at UW schools
Dramatically fewer University of Wisconsin System students are pursuing degrees in the humanities — including English, history and the arts — than a decade ago. Meanwhile, degrees in computer science, business and engineering…
Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 Budget Secures Key Wins, Ends RGGI
Harrisburg, Pa., November 12, 2025 — Despite Gov. Josh Shapiro’s failed leadership and a 135-day stalemate, Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a compromise budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The Commonwealth Foundation has…
Rio Grande Foundation Soiree a Huge Success!
What do you call 175 freedom loving New Mexicans gathered in one place? A good start! In all seriousness the Rio Grande Foundation hosted its 25th anniversary Laissez Faire Soiree this past Saturday night and we are pleased…
How to think about the new federal tax credit scholarship
While the “government shutdown” is nearing its end, this 40-plus-day experience reminds us of the limitations of the federal government in policymaking and leadership. This is ever true in education policy. Many education…
How to think about the new federal tax credit scholarship
While the “government shutdown” is nearing its end, this 40-plus-day experience reminds us of the limitations of the federal government in policymaking and leadership. This is ever true in education policy. Many education…
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