Tag: public education

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Change is difficult, but stasis is deadly

Five member universities departed the Pacific-12 Conference last week, following the leads of three others. Despite boasting more NCAA national championships than any other league, the “Conference of Champions” as we knew it died. I anxiously await a modern Edward Gibbon to document the fall of this part of American... READ MORE
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Column: School quality rises as school choice expands
Editor’s note: This opinion piece, written by Step Up For...
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“Public education” is anything but public
In much of American society, children attend a school that...
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Multiple school choice options are just right for this family
Today is back-to-school day for most school districts in Florida....
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William N. Sheats and pitfalls of democratic control of public education
William N. Sheats was, in many ways, the father of...
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School choice scholarships don’t hurt public education
Editor’s note: This op-ed by Step Up For Students President...
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School choice opposition too often mired in myths
Education is a complex and nuanced issue, and advocates on...
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Private interests abound for everyone in public education debate
We all have private interests. People pursuing their private interests...
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Low-income students need more resources to close achievement gaps
The latest Florida Department of Education report on the tax...
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What if school choice included choosing no school at all?
Editor’s note: Utah state Sen. Aaron Osmond raised eyebrows and...
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‘It is time we redefine public education’
Editor’s note: We’ve made the point many times: Public education...
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