State Policy
Secretary DeVos, It’s Time to Scratch the 2020 State Tests
It’s time to waive the assessment requirements, everywhere and for everyone.
State Policy
Sanders Outdoes Warren in Tapping Voter Anger
Similar education policies, different New Hampshire primary outcomes
State Policy
Trump Call for School Choice Echoes in Campaign Context
Janiyah Davis, meet Landel Shakespeare.
State Policy
Four Things You Need to Know About Education Policymaking
Before expecting to effectively shape policy in a world full of complexity and honest disagreement, learn about the world you want to change.
State Policy
Majority of U.S. Students Now Exercise School Choice
A week to celebrate those voting with their feet.
State Policy
Straight Up Conversation: A Kelley Blue Book for College Costs
Rick talks with the CEO of TuitionFit, a venture that aggregates data on the actual price of college to help the public make more informed choices and influence the price of college the way they can in a normal marketplace.
State Policy
Bye-Bye, Booker
Gone from the Democratic primary, his education policy voice may yet return somehow.
State Policy
Straight Up Conversation: First American to Win WISE Prize for Education Innovation
Rick talks with Larry Rosenstock, education icon, the founder and CEO of High Tech High, and recent recipient of the WISE Prize for Education, about what he's learned after a half century in education.
State Policy
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.
State Policy
Booker Education Record Includes Much To Tout
“His position is unwavering,” a former colleague writes.
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