Can DeVos and privatization be stopped?
The public school privatization argument is worth talking about—if only to bust the myth that it will solve all our problems. It won't even come close.
Policy & Politics
Poll: support for charters drops 12%
Support for charter schools and some other "school choice" initiatives has declined a bit, notably among black and Hispanic populations.
Movie review: Your Name
A new Japanese animé film reminds me of the whole voucher-privatization debate for public schools: an identity crisis.
Present debate shifts focus away from student issues
There are, to be sure, real issues facing America. But the present debate has caused lawmakers to lose focus and move away from actual solutions.
In Oklahoma, a voucher bill dies like poor Jud
Another voucher bill goes down in the state legislature, this time in Oklahoma. Yeeow! Aye-yip-aye-yo-ee-ay! Yeeow!
A few reasons for and against vouchers
Vouchers, which send public money to private schools, are in for a battle, and some news commentators say a battle line has been drawn.
Choice, autonomy, and equity in schools
Voxitatis is seeking comments on a way to assess the quality of education provided by schools that is based on more than a standardized test score.
Zero-tolerance policies unfairly punish black girls
Black girls are more likely to receive harsher discipline under zero-tolerance policies than white girls for minor offenses.
New tardy policy in Rockford is controversial
Tardy policies have been updated at several schools, placing a focus on punctuality and enhancing student engagement.
Does class rank matter?
How open you are to new experiences and how conscientious you are might be more important than your GPA, and colleges know it.