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Greg Forster
Why Isn’t Obama Afraid to Take on the Teachers’ Unions?
The recent Rhode Island flap shows that the unions are in major decline.
Health Care Reform Advocates: Take a Look at Public Schools
Want to destroy a profession? Socialize it.
LAUSD’s Big School ‘Reform’ Is Already DOA
As long as parents don’t have the right to choose their schools, nothing important changes.
Voucher Opponents Losing PR Battle
In D.C. and elsewhere, opponents of school choice can't argue with success.
Obama’s NAACP Talk vs. the Department of Education’s Walk
The president denounces racial “excuses” while his DOE makes excuses for a new racial quota.
School Choice Gains Ground
Despite some setbacks, there have also been several victories for reformers in state legislatures.
‘No Child Left Behind’ Law Produces Few Gains
Ironically, according to a new study, both critics and supporters of the law are vindicated.
Empty Promises on School Vouchers
Proof that voucher programs work does nothing to stop the federal government's continuing efforts to destroy them.
Don’t Believe the Spin: Milwaukee Voucher Program a Success
The teachers' unions and the media can't change the facts, try as they might.
An Education Bailout? It Won’t Improve Schools
The proposed “stimulus” will radically expand federal school spending, without helping students.
Obama’s Amazingly Un-Amazing Education Secretary
Arne Duncan is the most boring candidate possible. So much for "change."
Universities Wimp Out on Fighting Cheaters
Colleges have the technology to stop it — but not the guts.
Candidates Flip-Flop on Education
Barack Obama and Sarah Palin can't make up their minds about how to improve our schools.
Student Ignorance of Civics Is Nothing New
American kids' mastery of the facts every citizen ought to know has never been impressive.
When Good Teaching = Higher Salaries
D.C.’s crusading schools chancellor takes on the worst problem of all: teacher pay.
Get Good Grades, Win Cash and Prizes
All schools tell kids to study hard so they can make money. Why not admit it?
Schools Are Not Social Service Centers
The latest gambit by teachers' unions would expand their numbers and influence.
A ‘To-Do’ List for the Next Education President
Five things a President Obama or President McCain can do to improve the nation's schools.
Don’t Be Fooled: Evidence Supports School Choice
Big shock — the media are misrepresenting the research on vouchers again.
Critics Miss Benefits of ‘No Child Left Behind’
The major charge against the No Child Left Behind Act is that it results in "teaching to the test." But is that really such a bad idea?
School Choice Works — And It’s Winning
Those who say vouchers won't improve public education are dead wrong. Across the country, school choice programs are getting results and winning the support of voters.
