Public Education
Poverty, fatherlessness contribute to racial achievement gaps – not racism, new report findsFor decades, the learning gaps between African American and white students have been attributed to systemic racism and inequitable funding. But new research has found social issues may play a… Read More
Public Education
Vocational high schools are flourishing in Massachusetts, gaining enrollmentA recent report from the Pioneer Institute found vocational-technical (or vo-tech) schools are growing in Massachusetts, despite an overall decrease in public school enrollment. Because of declining birth rates and the… Read More
Government
Florida bill to diminish power of teachers’ unions over employeesThe Florida Legislature is sending a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis to close a legal loophole that unions use to retain power over employees. SB 1296 passed the Florida House… Read More
Courts
Vermont mothers sue state over restrictions to nation’s oldest school choice programTwo mothers are suing Vermont over a new law that severely restricts the state’s school choice program. The lawsuit, filed Feb. 27, argues Act 73 unconstitutionally restricts Vermont’s… Read More
Culture
Planned Parenthood laments efficacy of Trump’s pro-life policies ÂPlanned Parenthood is bemoaning the Trump-Vance administration’s pro-life policies and the “damage” they have caused to abortion providers. In its report, Planned Parenthood argues President Donald… Read More