Alternative Education: Using Charter Schools to Hide Dropouts and Game the System
School officials nationwide dodge accountability ratings by steering low achievers to “alternative programs.” By Heather Vogell & Hannah…
Does the Politically Charged Oscar Speech Accomplish Anything?
Oscar winners may want to avoid preaching about politics.Research suggests celebrity influence on public opinion is modest at…
Don’t Kill AmeriCorps
The indispensable federal program provides public service jobs to tens of thousands of young people, yet some want…
The Supreme Court Makes It Easier for Disabled People to Sue Schools
The 8–0 decision rules that disabled children have rights to sue schools over violations against the Americans With…
Are the Oscars Still So White?
Bringing true representation to Hollywood requires that we pay attention more than one night a year. By Brandon…
Medicaid Matters to More Americans Than You May Think
It’s not just low-income people who would be affected by cuts to Medicaid. By Dwyer Gunn With the…
Is the End of the Assault Rifle Nigh?
A new appeals court ruling signals clearer definitions in how we apply the Second Amendment. By Jared Keller…
Betsy DeVos Doubles Down on School Choice While Research Casts Doubts
The new secretary of education doubled down today on her commitment to expanding school choice programs that often…
Should the Government Tell SNAP Recipients What They Can Eat?
Do the potential public-health benefits of such intervention outweigh the costs associated with implementation? By Dwyer Gunn (Photo:…
Mexican Official Says Deporting Non-Mexicans to Mexico Is a ‘Non-Starter’
Key Mexican officials have emphatically rejected the latest Trump administration immigration proposal. By Marcelo Rochabrun U.S. Secretary of…