School Choice and State Constitutions: A Guide to Designing School Choice Programs
Richard D. Komer and Clark NeilyInstitute for Justice and the American Legislative Exchange CouncilApril 2007
Richard D. Komer and Clark NeilyInstitute for Justice and the American Legislative Exchange CouncilApril 2007
Ken FuternickThe Center for Teacher QualityCalifornia State University2007
It is with bittersweet anticipation that Hogwarts disciples await the final installment of the Harry Potter series, to be released across the land at midnight on July 21st. Young readers such as Ithaca, New York, sixth-grader Marcus Weathersby won't be the only ones sad to witness the dynasty's end, however; lovers of learning should be just as disappointed.
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On Saturday, hundreds of thousands of floppy-hatted revelers will descend upon Churchill Downs to watch the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby.
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Teachers' unions have long used their members' money for political goals--but it's getting out of hand. Consider Newark, New Jersey, where the local AFT affiliate has put up billboards that read "Help Wanted.