School Reform News
The Heartland Institute's monthly outreach publication for the national movement for greater competition and choice in K-12 schooling.
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School Reform News
April 2004
04/2004 Friedman Report Profile: Alex Cranberg
It’s midwinter when the Grinch steals Christmas in the Dr. Seuss children’s story, but it was midsummer in 2003 when not one but six bright green Grinches ... (read more)
It’s midwinter when the Grinch steals Christmas in the Dr. Seuss children’s story, but it was midsummer in 2003 when not one but six bright green Grinches ... (read more)
04/2004 Friedman Report School Choice Roundup
Alaska * Arizona * Connecticut * Indiana * New Hampshire South Carolina * Utah * Vermont * Wisconsin ALASKA Pilot Voucher Program Proposed Alaska ... (read more)
Alaska * Arizona * Connecticut * Indiana * New Hampshire South Carolina * Utah * Vermont * Wisconsin ALASKA Pilot Voucher Program Proposed Alaska ... (read more)
AI Science Tutors Never Get Tired
No matter how many times a student asks a Quantum Tutor to go over a chemistry or physical science problem, the tireless tutor won’t get frustrated or irritated ... (read more)
No matter how many times a student asks a Quantum Tutor to go over a chemistry or physical science problem, the tireless tutor won’t get frustrated or irritated ... (read more)
America’s Foremost Advocate for Latino Youth: A Tribute
If one trait characterized the life of Carlos Bonilla, the nation’s foremost advocate for Latino youth and a leader in the school choice movement, it was ... (read more)
If one trait characterized the life of Carlos Bonilla, the nation’s foremost advocate for Latino youth and a leader in the school choice movement, it was ... (read more)
April 2004 School Reform News (pdf)
The April issue of School Reform News reports on the U.S. Supreme Court’s February 25 ruling in Locke v. Davey, which concluded Washington State was within ... (read more)
The April issue of School Reform News reports on the U.S. Supreme Court’s February 25 ruling in Locke v. Davey, which concluded Washington State was within ... (read more)
Bush Hails DC Vouchers at Catholic School
President George W. Bush celebrated the enactment of the first federally funded school voucher program before an audience of students, parents, and local ... (read more)
President George W. Bush celebrated the enactment of the first federally funded school voucher program before an audience of students, parents, and local ... (read more)
Davey Ruling Leaves Vouchers in Play
Sometimes a mere footnote to a U.S. Supreme Court decision can lend important clues to the decision’s impact for social policy and future litigation. As ... (read more)
Sometimes a mere footnote to a U.S. Supreme Court decision can lend important clues to the decision’s impact for social policy and future litigation. As ... (read more)
Does Government Funding = Government Control?
A major concern about public funding of school choice is government control of private schools. “Who pays the piper calls the tune,” the argument goes. For ... (read more)
A major concern about public funding of school choice is government control of private schools. “Who pays the piper calls the tune,” the argument goes. For ... (read more)
Empowering the Hispanic Community with School Choice: an exclusive interview with Rebeca Nieves Huffman
Established as a nation dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal, the United States of America has been a magnet for immigrants seeking ... (read more)
Established as a nation dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal, the United States of America has been a magnet for immigrants seeking ... (read more)
Gerstner Commission Endorses Teacher Merit Pay
Teacher unions long have resisted merit pay for K-12 teachers while insisting on standard pay scales based on seniority and credits amassed in education ... (read more)
Teacher unions long have resisted merit pay for K-12 teachers while insisting on standard pay scales based on seniority and credits amassed in education ... (read more)
In Final Analysis, Cleveland Voucher Students Are Just Average
Students who received publicly funded school vouchers through the Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Program (CSTP) performed as well academically as their ... (read more)
Students who received publicly funded school vouchers through the Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Program (CSTP) performed as well academically as their ... (read more)
IT CEOs Call for More Rigorous K-12 Education
The U.S. public education system is not preparing future workers with the education and skills they need to make effective contributions in the workplace, ... (read more)
The U.S. public education system is not preparing future workers with the education and skills they need to make effective contributions in the workplace, ... (read more)
Just the Facts: U.S. Science Achievement
Flat Long-term Trend in U.S. Science Achievement Year Average Scale Score Age 9 Age 13 Age 17 1969/7 225 255 305 1982 221 250 283 1990 229 ... (read more)
Flat Long-term Trend in U.S. Science Achievement Year Average Scale Score Age 9 Age 13 Age 17 1969/7 225 255 305 1982 221 250 283 1990 229 ... (read more)
McKay Scholarships Are Tops Among School Choice Programs
In a new study that compares the different features of school choice programs from across the nation, Florida’s McKay Scholarship Program for Students with ... (read more)
In a new study that compares the different features of school choice programs from across the nation, Florida’s McKay Scholarship Program for Students with ... (read more)
National Teacher Certification Labeled a 'Hoax'
Despite the exalted rank implied by the term “National Board Certified,” the content knowledge required of K-12 teachers who want to earn such a title through ... (read more)
Despite the exalted rank implied by the term “National Board Certified,” the content knowledge required of K-12 teachers who want to earn such a title through ... (read more)
New Hampshire Communities Could Save $8 Million with Vouchers
While the national debate rages over the potential fiscal impact of school vouchers, a new study indicates that, at least in the state of New Hampshire, ... (read more)
While the national debate rages over the potential fiscal impact of school vouchers, a new study indicates that, at least in the state of New Hampshire, ... (read more)
Not Good Enough ... but Not Bad Enough, Either
D’Keyvius’ first progress report--making progress, but reading below grade level--confirmed what Daphne Bills already suspected. While working on reading ... (read more)
D’Keyvius’ first progress report--making progress, but reading below grade level--confirmed what Daphne Bills already suspected. While working on reading ... (read more)
Paige Grants School Districts More Flexibility to Meet NCLB Requirements
Education Secretary Rod Paige on February 19 announced two new Department of Education policies regarding English learners, allowing greater flexibility ... (read more)
Education Secretary Rod Paige on February 19 announced two new Department of Education policies regarding English learners, allowing greater flexibility ... (read more)
School Choice Litigation
The Institute for Justice (IJ) has been kept busy defending newly enacted school choice programs ever since Clint Bolick and Chip Mellor formed the Washington, ... (read more)
The Institute for Justice (IJ) has been kept busy defending newly enacted school choice programs ever since Clint Bolick and Chip Mellor formed the Washington, ... (read more)
