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Analysis and Commentary

Republicans for Education Reform

by Michael J. Petrillivia National Review Online
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Race to the Top deserves some credit, but GOP victories deserve more...

Analysis and Commentary

In the Digital World, Every District Can Compete with Every Other

by Paul E. Petersonvia Education Next
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Putting districts in charge of online learning, while allowing them to contract out to private providers if they wish, creates a competitive marketplace within a legitimate political framework...

In the News

The Road to a National Curriculum

by Williamson M. Eversvia Pioneer Institute
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

The Legal Aspects of the Common Core Standards, Race to the Top, and Conditional Waivers...

Co-Author: Robert Eitel

In the News

How to Reboot K-12

by Koret Task Forcevia Defining Ideas (Hoover Institution)
Thursday, February 9, 2012

Let states opt out of federal mandates and embrace choice, excellence, and competition...

Analysis and Commentary

The Right Role for the Federal Government

by Paul E. Petersonvia Education Next
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Give parents the information they need to pick their school of choice...

Math Matters

by Eric Hanushek, Paul E. Petersonvia Hoover Digest
Monday, January 23, 2012

Another reason to care about how well American schools teach math: a country’s math skills are directly tied to its future wealth. By Eric A. Hanushek and Paul E. Peterson.

Finger painting

"Value-Added" and the Whole Child

by Michael J. Petrillivia Hoover Digest
Monday, January 23, 2012

All rigor and no joy really does make Jack a dull boy. By Michael J. Petrilli.

Calligraphy 101

A Curriculum for the Curious

by William Damonvia Hoover Digest
Monday, January 23, 2012

Innovators shouldn’t have to drop out of school to follow their dreams, but schools seem almost designed to stand in their way. By William Damon.

Analysis and Commentary

Jerry Brown’s fresh start: Local control tied to accountability

by Eric Hanushekvia Thoughts on Public Education
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Gov. Jerry Brown made two important statements about K-12 education in his State of the State speech on Wednesday...

Profiles in Political Courage

by Peter Berkowitzvia Hoover Digest
Monday, January 23, 2012

Clarity of purpose is only half of a winning political strategy. The other half involves a clear understanding of the possible. By Peter Berkowitz.

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