Kentucky's Governor Wants School Choice for His Kids but Not Yours
A legal assault on charter schools will deprive families of educational options.
Education
The KKK's Push for Compulsory Schooling and a Federal Education Department
In the early 20th century, the Klan's virulent nativism and anti-Catholicism fueled its interest in education policy.
Virginia Is Considering 4 Different School Choice Bills
At least four different bills are before the General Assembly that would empower parents to use education funds in ways they see fit.
Pennsylvania's New Governor Dumps Excessive College Diploma Demands for State Jobs
More leaders should follow in the footsteps of Govs. Josh Shapiro, Larry Hogan, and Spencer Cox.
Survey: Americans Want K-12 Schools To Prioritize Practical Skills, Not College Prep
New survey results show that "Americans believe the K-12 education system should redirect its focus on what it means to successfully prepare American students—equipping them with practical skills that prepare them for life."
Mississippi Bill Would Mandate Surveillance Cameras in Schools and Colleges
Eliminating privacy in schools would be a disaster for academic freedom and social development.
She Lost Her Job For Showing a Painting of Muhammad in Class. Now, She's Suing.
"Hamline subjected López Prater to the foregoing adverse actions because . . . she did not conform her conduct to the specific beliefs of a Muslim sect," the lawsuit states.
Ohio To Honor Occupational Licenses from Other States
While not a cure-all, universal recognition reduces the costs and time commitments of mandated training.
Yet Another Shady, Hypocritical Document Hoarder
Plus: The editors field a listener question on college admissions and affirmative action.
School Closures Still Link to Learning Loss, Nearly 3 Years Into Pandemic
Reading and math scores declined between 2020 to 2022, reversing two decades of improvement.
Correspondence About UC Irvine Professor's Alleged Plagiarism Is Public Record, Subject to Disclosure
Retraction Watch prevails in a California appellate case.
Chicago Public Schools Will Call Child Services if You're Late To Pick Up Your Kids From School
"My daughter rushed to the car and she's like, 'mommy DCFS came to the school, and the lady made it sound like we weren't going to come home with you today,'" Tresa Razaaq told a local news station.
Our Amici Brief in the Student Loan Forgiveness Cases
arguing against standing, even though the program is unlawful.
Los Angeles Public Schools Are Increasingly Passing Students Who Don't Meet Grade-Level Standards
The issue is the result of a districtwide policy of de facto grade inflation.
Lockdowns Had Little Impact on COVID-19
Data show Florida and New York had similar death numbers despite vastly different approaches.
Biden's Newest Student Loan Proposal Would Allow Some Borrowers To Pay Back Only a Fraction of What They Owe
New changes to income-driven repayment plans announced Tuesday would essentially turn student loans into government grants.
Seattle School District Sues Google, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok for Causing Teen 'Mental Health Crisis'
It's hard to believe its arguments will hold up in court.
A College Fired a Professor for Showing a Painting of Muhammad. Now, It Could Lose Its Accreditation.
"If Hamline won't listen to free speech advocates or faculty across the country, they'll have to listen to their accreditor," said FIRE attorney Alex Morey, who filed the complaint.
US News Makes Beneficial Changes to its Law School Rankings System
Downgrading reputational surveys and abolishing points for per-student expenditures are steps in the right direction.
A Top-Ranked High School Hid National Merit Recognition From Students for Years
Administrators at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology reportedly hid top academic awards from students to not "hurt" the feelings of their classmates.
Charity and Capitalism Are Better Than Government
When I was young, I assumed government would lift people out of poverty. But those policies often do more harm than good.
Our Biggest Stories of 2022 (and What We Predict for 2023)
Plus: The editors look back on what pieces of cultural media impacted them the most this year.
Biden's Loan Forgiveness Plan Ultimately Means Higher Costs for Higher Ed
If political pressure to forgive debt can work once, why wouldn't it work again every five or 10 years?
Politics Is Getting in the Way of What Makes Cities Great
Healthy cities are a boon not just for those who live in them, but for our entire society.
A Bad Day for School Choice Advocates at the Kentucky Supreme Court
The state high court rules against the Education Opportunity Act.
This Mom Was Jailed for Leaving Her Teen Home Alone. Now, She's Suing.
An appeals court rejected a qualified immunity defense.
The Supreme Court Will Hear a Second Challenge Over Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
As the Court agrees to take up yet another case against the Education Department's loan forgiveness plan, Biden's goal of forgiving billions in student loans seems increasingly doomed.
Supreme Court Decides to Hear Second Case Challenging Legality of Biden's Loan Forgiveness Plan
Like the first case, it will be argued in February. In the meantime, the plan remains blocked.
Rural Public School Systems Aren't Threatened by Choices, Study Says
Expanding options empowers families and improves education in the country and the city alike.
College Vaccine Booster Mandates Don't Make Any Medical or Ethical Sense, New Study Concludes
College students should be able to use their own judgment on COVID boosters, not be forced into them by learning institutions.
Loan Forgiveness Litigation Roundup
This post covers significant developments in cases challenging Biden's loan-forgiveness plan other than the one Supreme Court has decided to hear.
Biden's Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan Just Faced Its Third Major Setback in a Month
On Wednesday, a federal appeals court denied the Biden administration's request to block a Texas judge's ruling that declared the policy unconstitutional.
Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Legality of Biden Loan Forgiveness Plan
In the meantime, the justices left in place a lower court injunction against the plan. That probably doesn't bode well for the Biden Administration's chances of winning.
Students at Yale Faced Mental Health Crises. Instead of Helping Them, Yale Forced Them Out.
Administrative bloat leads to increased indifference to struggling students.
Supreme Court to Hear Student Loan Forgiveness Case
The justices refuse to vacate the injunction against President Biden's student loan forgiveness policy, but accept certiorari.
Latin word list based on Duolingo course
If you're interested in doing the very idiosyncratic Latin Duolingo course, I've posted a word list on Memrise.
Be Thankful for Low-Skilled Workers
These are the people who showed up when the economy was shut down by the government, working in jobs labeled "essential."
The Best Ever Libertarian Gift Guide
Until next year's, because capitalism is always making things better.
