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Cheers and Jeers: March 13, 2025

The Education Gadfly
3.12.2025
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Cheers

  • Richard Kahlenberg makes the case for Democrats to abandon divisive DEI programs and embrace a unifying policy of integration, equal opportunity, and belonging. —The Liberal Patriot
  • To fix America's failing schools and close the global achievement gap, states should implement merit-based teacher pay tied to student outcomes. —Vivek Ramaswamy, The Wall Street Journal
  • With 38 governor races ahead, charter school supporters must urgently build political infrastructure and mobilize families to protect and grow the movement. —John Engler, CharterFolk

Jeers

  • A Texas charter school superintendent earned $870,000 a year—more than double what was publicly disclosed—raising concerns about misuse of public funds. —Texas Tribune
  • The pandemic and virtual learning shattered the academic culture at a top Baltimore high school, leaving students disengaged, teachers indifferent, and administrators flailing. —Kappan
Tags: Baltimore Democratic Party Diversity, equity, and inclusion John Engler Richard Kahlenberg Texas
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