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Jay Greene and Frederick Hess write about the growing problem of academic scholarly associations playing politics. Higher education is thick with academic associations. These associations can play a vital role…
Senate Bill 49 would affirm parental rights and protect parents’ authority to make decisions regarding a child’s medical and psychological well-being. Senate Bill 49 would also prohibit instruction in gender…
Jay Greene writes for the Washington Examiner about a significant achievement for Florida’s governor. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has a plan for freeing public universities from the stranglehold of their…
LGBTQ+ activists claim schools should affirm gender identity, create welcoming school cultures, and facilitate the transition process. North Carolina should resist the temptation to include gender identity in the Healthful…
A review of North Carolina’s healthful living academic standards will highlight the best standards and content in the areas of sex, healthy living, and creating a healthy environment. Pres. Biden’s…
A new Heritage Foundation report by Jay Greene and James Paul examines the number of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) directors/superintendents among the nation’s largest K-12 school districts. According to…
David Waugh writes for the Martin Center about an influential force on most college campuses. There has been particularly rapid growth over the past two decades in the area focused…
“Diversity University: DEI Bloat in the Academy” is a new report by Heritage Foundation research fellow Jay Greene and University of Arkansas doctoral student James Paul that examines the number…
Jay Greene’s analysis of a new Journal of Public Economics study of spending and student performance is a must-read. Professor Greene writes, Some researchers and journalists have become very excited about a new set…
Tim Keller writes for the U.S. Education Department’s “Home Room” blog about myths designed to hurt support for school choice. As we celebrate National School Choice Week, myths abound concerning…
On September 6, the State Board of Education and Department of Public Instruction released state test scores and other accountability measures for the 2017-18 school year. Compared to the year…
My son’s public school has asked parents to donate items for “care packages” that are designed to “promote a positive and encouraging End of Grade Testing environment.” They have asked…