Virtual Schools
Introduction Virtual schools have many advantages. Their students can receive instruction through a computer and an internet connection without having to be physically present in the classroom. Virtual schools may be used for…
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Charter Schools
Introduction The Charter School movement began with the passage of North Carolina’s charter school law, House Bill 955, NC Session Law 1995-731. Charter schools were set up for teachers, parents and pupils to establish…
The Importance of Career Technical Education in Tennessee Schools
Todd Schaible from Selmer, Tennessee, is a man of many talents—from carpentry to home improvement contracting, if you need it done, Todd can probably do it. For years, he spoke to the superintendent of the McNairy County…
“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…
Small Cost, Big Returns: Technical Schools Building Tennessee
In 2025, nearly 900,000 Tennesseans were carrying an average of $38,000 in student loan debt. These daunting numbers also come with the unfortunate reality that many of the degrees earned will leave graduates without a higher…
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…
Thousands Of Driving Schools Could Lose Certification In Latest Migrant Trucker Crackdown
The Trump administration is cracking down on truck driving schools, allegedly enabling illegal migrants and other unqualified people to drive on American highways.The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to revoke the…
NH public schools post nation’s largest enrollment decline and 4th highest per-pupil spending growth
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Smarter rules and better schools could get Michigan back on its feet – Mackinac Center
A new report has some solid suggestions for policy reform that would help Michigan’s economy. Business Leaders for Michigan recently released its “Michigan in a New Era” plan, and some of it aligns with free-market ideas from…
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