State Policy
New Ed Next Podcast: Will the Federal Role in Education Double?
Education Next's Paul Peterson and Chester E. Finn, Jr. talk this week about Education...
State Policy
Why are Some Environments Better than Others for Charter Schools? Today’s Policy Question
This has been a good year for evidence on the effectiveness of charters, highlighted by a major national study from CREDO and a new study in the continuing work from New York City. Nonetheless, understanding and interpreting the scientific research within the political and media environment is made more difficult by the political context.
State Policy
No More Revenge of the Nerds
According to the Wall Street Journal, Texas high school students can now receive additional course credit toward graduation for participation in athletics.
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