“Saving Our Schools” or Maintaining the Status Quo?
If you happened to be in Washington, D.C., last weekend, you may have run into the “Save Our Schools Rally”—perhaps more accurately titled “Maintain the… Read More
If you happened to be in Washington, D.C., last weekend, you may have run into the “Save Our Schools Rally”—perhaps more accurately titled “Maintain the… Read More
What if a sports team continued to lose more and more games, even as it continued to spend more money on brand new uniforms, state-of-the-art… Read More
Today, Representative Rob Bishop (R–UT) introduced the A-PLUS bill, which allows states to opt out of the myriad programs funded under No Child Left Behind… Read More
As the Obama Administration pushes for a ninth reauthorization of No Child Left Behind, conservatives in Congress are offering alternatives to the failed status quo… Read More
Another year, another reminder that the National Education Association (NEA) is a far-left organization that is grossly out of step with the views of millions… Read More
Click here to join the chat! we are joined by Heritage’s Education expert, Lindsey Burke. She is taking your questions about the advances in school… Read More
During his Twitter Town Hall yesterday, President Obama vastly underestimated the size of the bloated Department of Education budget. The nice thing about the defense… Read More
As individuals and families around the nation celebrated Independence Day and the blessings of freedom and opportunity as American citizens, families are also celebrating the… Read More
It’s hard to forget former National Education Association (NEA) General Counsel Bob Chanin’s farewell address during the 2009 NEA national convention. “It is not because… Read More
Forty-five kindergarten children sit attentively in a cold classroom in a poor school on the outskirts of Santiago, Chile. Bundled in blue and white uniforms,… Read More
Florida, already an education reform leader, took further steps this week to expand educational opportunity and provide more school choice for families. Governor Rick Scott… Read More
“America’s economic strength and standing in the world economy are directly linked to our ability to equip students with the knowledge and skills to succeed… Read More
Add North Carolina to the list of states making monumental moves forward on school choice. In the last two weeks, legislators in the Tarheel State… Read More
Spending on education has skyrocketed over the past five decades, more than tripling since the 1960s. But despite the ever-increasing taxpayer investment in education, American… Read More
Anywhere else it would have been grounds for dismissal. But when J. Michael Bailey, Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University, allowed demonstrations with sex toys… Read More
The Obama Administration has another problem on its hands. The mighty hand of the federal government has its grip on education in the form of… Read More
On Tuesday, Senator Mike Enzi (R–WY) took a stand against the Department of Education’s (DOE) assault on the for-profit college sector, walking out of a… Read More
Better than 97 percent proficient in reading, 94 percent proficient in math, and a perfect 100 percent in writing: These are the most recent criterion-referenced… Read More
Wisconsin is home to the longest-running and largest school choice program in the nation. Now, state legislators are taking steps to open wider the doors… Read More
The Obama Administration is pushing hard for a reauthorization of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) before the start of the 2011–2012 school year. Education Week… Read More
If you thought school cafeteria food was bad, take a look at what the federal government has on the menu for school children. The recent… Read More
Finding effective solutions to our nation’s education problems is one of the most pressing issues facing America today. Many children lack quality educational options and… Read More
Over the last several weeks, students, families, and advocates of education reform have witnessed exciting steps forward by numerous states to expand education options. Arizona,… Read More
On Saturday, President Obama used his weekly radio address to call for the quick reauthorization of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Obama lauded the progress… Read More
Tennessee could soon become the latest state to deal public-sector collective bargaining a major blow. The Tennessee state House has just passed a measure that… Read More
We are joined by Education Policy Analyst Lindsey Burke and she will take your questions about what can be done about federal education policy. Ask… Read More
Last week, more than 100 education leaders signed a manifesto against the federally supported national education standards and tests backed by the Obama Administration. And… Read More
Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Yet when it comes to education, that’s one lesson the federal government hasn’t… Read More
Earlier today, President Obama delivered a commencement speech to students graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Booker T. Washington high school… Read More
Over the past few months, the House Education and the Workforce Committee has been conducting a series of hearings to examine the impact of the… Read More
