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The rise of white progressive politics in the city, in combination with a somewhat re-energized union movement, has left our schools fighting attacks on multiple fronts.
School Choice
Charter Authorizer Responds to “How Charter School Regulations Harm Minority School Operators”
Self-identification, not guessing, is key to solid research on race
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At National Convention, Republicans Push School Choice
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School Choice
“School-Opening Extortion” Comes to Montgomery County, Maryland
"Teachers’ legitimate interest in risk-mitigation in the workplace does not extend to shutting down other people’s schools."
School Choice
In the News: Chartering in Kansas City
In a new case study for the R Street Institute, "Chartering in Kansas City," Michael McShane writes about how, with support from farsighted local philanthropists, charter school enrollment has grown to 47 percent of students within the boundaries of the Kansas City Public Schools.
School Choice
Majority of U.S. Students Now Exercise School Choice
A week to celebrate those voting with their feet.
School Choice
Bye-Bye, Booker
Gone from the Democratic primary, his education policy voice may yet return somehow.
School Choice
Cory Booker’s Move on Charter Schools is Both Political — and Good
It’s not hard to see the politics at play, but Booker deserves credit for calling out the Democratic party for being unresponsive to many constituents who support charter schooling.
School Choice
Booker Education Record Includes Much To Tout
“His position is unwavering,” a former colleague writes.
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