Governance and Leadership

Campaign signs for Robert Pondiscio on a lawn

What I Learned Running for School Board

School districts and teachers unions rig the vote
A sandwich board that reads "VOTE HERE MAY 9"

Six Questions to Ask the School-Board Candidates

If a candidate claims only the superintendent is responsible for academics, vote for someone else or run yourself.
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Teachers Unions May Intimidate Student School-Board Members

Article exploring youthful representation trend draws a reader response
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to guests with Representative Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) during a press event highlighting the "Parents Bill of Rights", at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Speaker McCarthy, Trump Push “Parents’ Rights”

A right to direct election of school principals? To twice-a-year parent-teacher conferences?
Teachers Union Leaders Becky Pringle and Randi Weingarten look on earlier this month as a member of Congress, Frederica Wilson, speaks about legislation that would raise starting teacher pay to $60,000 a year.

Democrats Push on “Teacher Pay Crisis”

Senator Sanders would set $60,000 nationwide salary minimum
Photo of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

A Few Reflections on the AP African American History Clash

Governor DeSantis was right to criticize the course for commingling history and advocacy.
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Education Advice for Incoming Governors

Ask questions. Everyone is incentivized to tell you things are going swimmingly.

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