One reason why affluent, liberal parents often choose segregated schools, even when that may not be their intention
Michael J. PetrilliBy Michael J. Petrilli
Congress makes a deal
On this week's podcast, special guest John Bailey, a Walton Family Foundation Fellow, joins Mike Petrilli and Alyssa Schwenk to discuss the federal budget deal for the current fiscal year and its effects on education. During the Research Minute, David Griffith examines the effects of Washington, D.C.’s school voucher program on student outcomes and parental satisfaction.
How riding a school bus affects student absenteeism
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.By Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.
Should schools teach the success sequence?
On this week's podcast, Mike Petrilli, Ian Rowe, and Alyssa Schwenk discuss whether and how schools should teach the “success sequence.” During the Research Minute, Amber Northern examines the cross-subject effects of English language arts instruction.
Early ESSA plans don't do enough to signal that all students are important
Brandon L. WrightBy Brandon L. Wright
Does teacher merit pay affect student test scores?
Jamie Davies O'LearyBy Jamie Davies O’Leary
Two experts debate whether public funds should be used to support private school vouchers
Featuring Michael J. Petrilli, Richard D. Kahlenberg, and Kyle Spencer
More than Overdue: Special Ed 2.0 - A conversation with Miriam Kurtzig Freedman
See the attached PDF for an unedited transcript of the event. What if every child in American schools had the equivalent of an IEP, i.e. we customized the education of every unique student?
House Bill 176 goes nuclear on education
Jessica PoinerIn politics as of late, there’s been a lot of talk about “going nuclear” in order to accomplish a goal.
A discussion of the American Dream, education reform, family breakdown, and more
Featuring Michael J. Petrilli, Alicia Menendez, and Darren Walker
Forget ESSA, let's talk about ESAs!
On this week's podcast, special guest Lindsey Burke, a director at the Heritage Foundation, joins Mike Petrilli and Alyssa Schwenk to discuss Arizona’s tax-scholarship program. During the Research Minute, Amber Northern examines the effects of riding a school bus on student absenteeism.
Improving English-language learners' content knowledge and comprehension
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.By Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.
LeBron James to start a new school in Akron, but it’s not a charter
Jamie Davies O'LearyWhen news broke the other day that LeBron James was starting a school in his home town of Akron, some commentators assumed it was going to be a charter.
Is a charter school likely to fail? Look at the application.
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Michael J. PetrilliBy Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. and Michael J. Petrilli
Three Signs That a Proposed Charter School Is at Risk of Failing
Anna Nicotera, David A. StuitIt’s well established that some charter schools do far better than others at educating their students. This variability has profound implications for the children who attend those schools. Yet painful experience shows that rebooting or closing a low-performing school is a drawn-out and excruciating process.