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Posts by Catrin Wigfall
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When the teachers’ union supports school choice
The National Education Association (NEA) has voiced support for the Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act, introduced in December by Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). Bu...
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Labor union gets called out for #MeToo hypocrisy
Just over two years ago, sexual misconduct accusations rocked Hollywood and fueled the #MeToo movement’s drive against sexual impropriety. But predators aren’t just in Hollywood. The Center for Un...
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Charter schools do serve ‘actual students,’ and families choose these schools for a reason
I was pleased to read a Star Tribune counterpoint written by a parent who pushed back against the claims by Steve Marchese, a St. Paul school board member, that school choice advocates refuse to exami...
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Education needs a mantra for the New Year
There is a reason most people fail at keeping their New Year’s resolutions—breaking habits or creating new ones takes time and consistency. But when it comes to our public education system, time a...
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Amending MN’s constitution won’t solve the achievement gap, but at least the conversation has started
I respect that the conversation on how to solve the gap is at least started by this proposal, but I don't believe it will result in the lasting change our education system needs....
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