State Policy

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An Unwavering Focus on Student Achievement

A former Tennessee education chief reflects on her tenure and her "true North Star"
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What Is an Education Savings Account, and Why Does It Matter?

A potentially promising shift from “school” choice to “educational” choice
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Education Choice Means Accountability to Families

Concerns about waste and fraud in ESAs are misplaced, especially in comparison to other government programs.
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A Few Reflections on the AP African American History Clash

Governor DeSantis was right to criticize the course for commingling history and advocacy.
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Education Advice for Incoming Governors

Ask questions. Everyone is incentivized to tell you things are going swimmingly.

Teachers Pay to Mail Falsehoods to Massachusetts Voters

In costly campaign for tax increase, misleading claims about revenues, rates
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How to Garner Rural Republican Support of School Choice

“Hold harmless” provisions would help ease concerns of small districts

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