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December 9, 2019
American Students Are Failing; You Can Thank Public Schools
New standardized test scores have been released, and U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos called the results of the federally mandated National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) exam “devastating.”
Education
December 5, 2019
In Restoring Civics, Start with the Basics
There is a lot to be said for students having the opportunity to write research papers or develop projects independently. But first they should have a base of knowledge from which to proceed.
Education
December 5, 2019
Five Reasons to be Thankful for School Choice
Education is such a fundamental element of American life, we often take it for granted. Yet the fundamental nature of education is precisely what makes it the political policy every citizen should care about.
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Environment
December 2, 2019
Heartland Weekly: Americans Don’t Want a Socialism
Week of November 25, 2019
Education
December 1, 2019
Kamala Harris’ ‘Family Friendly Schools Act’ is Far from Family Friendly
If passed, Harris’ so-called Family Friendly Schools Act would do irreparable harm to an already failing institution: the sacred American family.
Education
November 26, 2019
Bargaining for Socialism
“Bargaining for the common good” is really an attempt by teacher union elites to turn America socialist.

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Education
November 11, 2019
The Chicago Teacher Union vs. Charter Schools
By Christopher Talgo
This is the second week of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) strike. It’s the second CTU strike in less than 10 years, and it’s having wide and far-ranging repercussions.
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November 11, 2019
A Tale of (Teaching in) Two Cities: Chicago, Illinois, and Charleston, South Carolina
By Christopher Talgo
CPS teachers are failing miserably in their mission. Maybe they should not be rewarded with more money, more posh positions, and all other sorts of treats.
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November 11, 2019
Florida teachers are adequately compensated, State legislators should look for other, truly effective ways to improve school outcomes.
By Tim Benson
Florida teachers are adequately compensated, State legislators should look for other, truly effective ways to improve school outcomes.
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November 11, 2019
Heartland Weekly: Warren Health Care Plan is Devastating
By Jim Lakely
Week of November 4, 2019
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November 10, 2019
Labor Department Proposes Industry-Led Apprenticeship Programs
By Ashley Bateman
Currently, the private sector is largely excluded from creating certified apprenticeship programs, which are led by unions and local and state government entities.
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November 8, 2019
Will UTLA Endorse Socialist Bernie Sanders?
By Larry Sand
The L.A. teachers union may officially support Bernie Sanders for president next week.
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November 4, 2019
Heartland Weekly: Expensive Climate Policies Sparked Chile Riots
By Jim Lakely
Week of October 28, 2019
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October 31, 2019
ALEC: Education Report Card Ranks Arizona, Florida, Indiana Highest
By Ashley Bateman
The 23rd annual edition of the Report Card on American Education by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia,
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October 30, 2019
Elizabeth Warren’s “No Teachers Union Left Behind” Campaign
By Larry Sand
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren used to be a Republican, a Native American and pro-school choice. Now she is a Democrat, a Caucasian and anti-choice teacher union suck-up.
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October 29, 2019
Woke Evangelists Spread the Gospel
By Larry Sand
America’s newest religion is secular, and its zealous missionaries are focusing their efforts on the country’s youth.
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