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March 2003
03/2003 The Friedman Report: A Dynamic Duo in Indiana
Jackie Cissell and Barato Britt may be on opposite ends of the political-philosophical spectrum, but they are definitely on the same page when it comes ... (read more)
Jackie Cissell and Barato Britt may be on opposite ends of the political-philosophical spectrum, but they are definitely on the same page when it comes ... (read more)
03/2003 The Friedman Report: School Choice Roundup
Arizona * California * Colorado * Florida * Louisiana * Maine Minnesota * New Hampshire * New York * Ohio * Oregon South Carolina * Texas * Utah * Wisconsin ARIZONA $1,500 ... (read more)
Arizona * California * Colorado * Florida * Louisiana * Maine Minnesota * New Hampshire * New York * Ohio * Oregon South Carolina * Texas * Utah * Wisconsin ARIZONA $1,500 ... (read more)
A Work in Progress: State Compliance with NCLB
When President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) bill in January 2002, the law established some 40 major compliance requirements in ... (read more)
When President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) bill in January 2002, the law established some 40 major compliance requirements in ... (read more)
Boost for DC Charters; Tax Credits Grab Early Attention
As the ice on the Potomac River reached its thickest level in a decade, the 108th Congress settled in to undertake its first round of school reform. Landrieu ... (read more)
As the ice on the Potomac River reached its thickest level in a decade, the 108th Congress settled in to undertake its first round of school reform. Landrieu ... (read more)
Charter Law Puts Indianapolis Mayor in Driver’s Seat
Imagine a city where the mayor has the power to start new public schools. Imagine a mayor who can encourage private-sector participation in solving today’s ... (read more)
Imagine a city where the mayor has the power to start new public schools. Imagine a mayor who can encourage private-sector participation in solving today’s ... (read more)
In UNICEF Ranking, U.S. Teens Come in 18th
The Educational Disadvantage League Average Rank in Five Measures of Absolute Educational Disadvantage 1.4 Korea 2.2 Japan 4.4 Finland 5.0 Canada ... (read more)
The Educational Disadvantage League Average Rank in Five Measures of Absolute Educational Disadvantage 1.4 Korea 2.2 Japan 4.4 Finland 5.0 Canada ... (read more)
March 2003 School Reform News (pdf)
The March 2003 issue of School Reform News features Page 1 coverage of a lawsuit filed by the American Federation of Teachers against one of its own: ... (read more)
The March 2003 issue of School Reform News features Page 1 coverage of a lawsuit filed by the American Federation of Teachers against one of its own: ... (read more)
Massive Fraud Alleged in DC Teacher Union
Just before Christmas last year, federal officials raided the homes and offices of former officials of the Washington Teachers' Union (WTU) in search ... (read more)
Just before Christmas last year, federal officials raided the homes and offices of former officials of the Washington Teachers' Union (WTU) in search ... (read more)
More School Choice Lessons from Abroad
The aim of paying teachers in India’s government schools four times what they would make in private schools was to make them better teachers, noted British ... (read more)
The aim of paying teachers in India’s government schools four times what they would make in private schools was to make them better teachers, noted British ... (read more)
Mother's Education Markedly Affects School Readiness
Children's school readiness skills vary markedly by demographics, with mother's education level and family income being the most important factors. For ... (read more)
Children's school readiness skills vary markedly by demographics, with mother's education level and family income being the most important factors. For ... (read more)
New Books on Education Reform
A Primer on America's Schools Edited by Terry M. Moe Hoover Institution, 2001 324 pages, $15.00 paperback ISBN 0-8179-9942-6 Edited by Stanford ... (read more)
A Primer on America's Schools Edited by Terry M. Moe Hoover Institution, 2001 324 pages, $15.00 paperback ISBN 0-8179-9942-6 Edited by Stanford ... (read more)
Parents Must Have the Power to Choose: an exclusive interview with Lawrence C. Patrick III
"This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. ... Now is the time to open the doors of opportunity ... (read more)
"This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism. ... Now is the time to open the doors of opportunity ... (read more)
Ten Myths of Reading Instruction
Managing Editor’s note: This is a condensed version of a more detailed article available under the same title at the Web site of the Southwest Educational ... (read more)
Managing Editor’s note: This is a condensed version of a more detailed article available under the same title at the Web site of the Southwest Educational ... (read more)
Unions to Face Increased Federal Regulation
Unions across America are about to learn why many conservatives and libertarians constantly call for smaller government: Regulatory compliance can be ... (read more)
Unions across America are about to learn why many conservatives and libertarians constantly call for smaller government: Regulatory compliance can be ... (read more)
Voucher Lessons from Sweden
School choice has come to Sweden in a big way over the past 10 years, confounding widespread perceptions of the Swedes as statists and providing inspiration ... (read more)
School choice has come to Sweden in a big way over the past 10 years, confounding widespread perceptions of the Swedes as statists and providing inspiration ... (read more)
Vouchers Improve Public Schools
Opponents of school choice frequently argue that giving parents vouchers will hurt the public schools, resulting in bad schools producing even worse educational ... (read more)
Opponents of school choice frequently argue that giving parents vouchers will hurt the public schools, resulting in bad schools producing even worse educational ... (read more)
Washington Archdiocese Sets Record Straight
Dr. Patricia Weitzel-O'Neill, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Washington, has responded to criticisms voiced by Peggy Cooper ... (read more)
Dr. Patricia Weitzel-O'Neill, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Washington, has responded to criticisms voiced by Peggy Cooper ... (read more)
Young Americans Flunk Geography
When young American adults were given a map of the United States and asked to find 10 specific states, California and Texas were the only two that could ... (read more)
When young American adults were given a map of the United States and asked to find 10 specific states, California and Texas were the only two that could ... (read more)