There are numerous myths concerning educational choice programs. But in order for parents and students to make well-informed education decisions, these myths must be debunked. ...
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A book I am in the process of reading is doing an exceptional job of explaining the dismal reality of higher education from the perspective of both economics and history. ...
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There are numerous myths concerning educational choice programs. But in order for parents and students to make well-informed education decisions, these myths must be debunked....
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Teachers are hearing a lot of misinformation concerning the Janus decision and what it means for them. Check out and share the Declaration of Educator Association Rights, created by the Teacher Freedom project, to help empower educators and inform them of their rights. ...
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There are numerous myths concerning educational choice programs. But in order for parents and students to make well-informed education decisions, these myths must be debunked. ...
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The Empire Strikes Back might just as well be showing in St. Paul, featuring legislators committed to helping Education Minnesota beat back teacher licensing reforms. Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein, DFL-New Brighton wants to dismantle reforms signed into law by then Gov. Mark Dayton to open up the teaching ranks and streamline the licensing system. Her legislation would completely undo reforms that were years in the making, according to Session Daily. The current system went into effect in 2017, creating four tiers of teacher licenses. The goal was to simplify the process, create different pathways to enter the profession, attract out-of-state teachers, and, ultimately, address...
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Minnesota has high taxes and lousy roads. It has high taxes and good educational outcomes, but other states have better outcomes with much lower taxes. The idea that Minnesotans get value for their high taxes is an article of faith in the state. Sadly, it isn’t supported by the evidence....
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As support for educational freedom continues to grow nationwide, it’s time for Minnesota to adopt new strategies that help tackle education shortcomings....
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DFL legislators have proposed changes to the newly adopted teacher licensing rules that would hinder highly qualified teachers from becoming licensed. The changes would also undermine important gains made in allowing alternative paths to becoming a teacher in Minnesota....
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Poll results from an Education Next survey reveal the free-speech issues surrounding the Janus decision go well beyond plaintiff Mark Janus....
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