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Noah’s Ark College
A $340 million (or even just $40 million) plan for a new “America at its best” liberal arts college.
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The New York Times Lets a Senator Spread Misinformation. Again.
This time, it’s a Kamala Harris claim about “defunding public schools.”
Opinion
New Research Shows Killings by Police Hurt Grades, Graduation Rates of Nearby Black and Hispanic Schoolchildren
Effects are larger when those killed by police are unarmed
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Teacher Pension Plans and the Covid Recession
Any federal bailout should come with conditions attached
Opinion
What We’ve Learned from Distance Learning, and What it Means for the Future
For improving online education, a September deadline
Opinion
Access to Education Technology Is Not Enough
Three key steps states can take to make sure remote learning works for everyone
Opinion
Summer “Vacation Academies” Can Narrow Coronavirus Learning Gaps
Small-group instruction, both in person and online, can give students needed support
Opinion
Senator Lamar Alexander on the Response to the Coronavirus
“Washington usually messes it up if they get involved, the way they did with Common Core.”
Opinion
Justices Hear Arguments in L.A. Catholic Schools Case
A sharp question from Justice Thomas: “don’t you think it’s a bit odd that – that things that violate the Establishment Clause, when done in a public school, are not considered religious enough for Free Exercise protection when done in a parochial school?”
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Our annual look back at the year’s most popular articles is itself a reader favorite.
The Case for (Quality) Homework
Why it improves learning, and how parents can help
Don’t Ruin College by Making It Free
Threats to quality and innovation outweigh benefit of increased access.
“The 1619 Project” Enters American Classrooms
Adding new sizzle to education about slavery—but at a significant cost.
How Family Background Influences Student Achievement
Can schools narrow the gap?
