- In general, wealthier schools have higher reading proficiency rates—but the focus should be on districts like Steubenville, Ohio, that are exceeding expectations despite their high rates of poverty. —Chad Aldeman, The 74
- Would a second-term Trump presidency mean major cuts in education? Would he focus only on popular policies? Or would he ignore education entirely? No one knows for sure. —Rick Hess, Education Next
- Private school choice programs like vouchers and ESAs are making the school budgeting process uncertain and challenging, according to some district officials and education experts. —Mark Lieberman, EducationWeek
- Following New York’s decision to make firing underperforming teachers more difficult, an author shares some concerns about public education today. —The 74
