With the rise of high school GPA inflation, Advanced Placement (AP) exams have become a go-to signal of college readiness for admissions officers. But Harvard University Professor Paul Peterson argues…
Oklahoma has just passed a comprehensive early literacy reform package that mimics the “best in class” legislation of the Southern Surge. The term Southern Surge denotes recent significant educational progress, particularly…
When Minnesota passed universal school meals in 2023, I warned that the policy’s design could create future funding and data problems if not addressed. That is now happening and has…
Ohio policymakers have announced the creation of a statewide Attendance Dashboard that will be used to combat chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism occurs when a student is absent from school for…
In a recent Post Bulletin reader Q&A, “Answer Man” responded to questions about why Rochester Public Schools graduates students who aren’t demonstrating proficiency in math and reading on state assessments.…
There are many different measures used to determine how a student is doing academically — teacher observations, in-class assignments, quizzes, report cards, benchmark exams, and standardized tests, to name a…
The ed-reform conversation has been abuzz with talk about the Southern Surge, a thrilling run at the top of the educational achievement charts by states like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama.…
Minnesota public school enrollment is expected to decline between 2022 and 2031, according to projections from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The NCES predicts that only nine states…
The 2023 ban on suspensions (exclusionary discipline) for K-3 students continues to invite commentary. Conversation erupted once more last week during the House Education Finance Committee meeting. Rep. Bryan Lawrence…
A recently released report showed that Minneapolis Public Schools incurred $5.3 million in IRS penalties since 2022. $770,500 in fees has already been paid to the federal government, and the…
In 2023, the DFL-controlled Minnesota Legislature eliminated basic skills, content, and pedagogy testing requirements for many teacher candidates who complete state-approved preparation programs. The move was framed as a way…
American Experiment is pleased to announce the Minnesota School Board Toolkit, a comprehensive, all-in-one resource hub designed specifically for school board members, advisory members, and engaged stakeholders across Minnesota’s education…
Minnesota’s Class of 2025 has the highest graduation rate on record, and similarly record-breaking low mathematics proficiency rates. Hooray? As I’ve written previously, it is of the utmost importance that…
Education freedom policies like Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) continue to gain traction across the country. The flexibility they offer allows families to customize learning rather than conform to a one-size-fits-all…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota over policies it alleges violate Title IX. The complaint, filed March 30, argues that the Minnesota Department of…
How can we make sure that a diploma isn’t just a piece of paper? Last week, my colleague Catrin Wigfall wrote about Minnesota’s 2025 graduation rate (highest on record at…
Set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2027, the new federal education tax-credit is a practical, market-oriented step toward making education more affordable for families at the household level. By…
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The new federal tax-credit could bring billions of dollars into education. States that opt out aren’t stopping that money — they are just sending it somewhere else. The structure of…
The Minnesota Department of Education recently announced that the class of 2025 set a new record for high school graduation rates. At 84.9 percent, the four-year graduation rate is up…
As March Madness nears its exciting zenith, it’s worth looking beyond the drama and excitement to the colleges themselves. Beyond their basketball prowess, which schools in this year’s bracket deliver…
For the fourth year in a row, Minnesota third-grade reading proficiency has declined. While COVID didn’t create this crisis, it exposed and exacerbated it. And Minnesota is finally being forced…
There are many different measures used to determine how a student is doing academically — teacher observations, in-class assignments, quizzes and tests, report cards, benchmark exams, and standardized assessments, to…
Minnesota’s 1988 open enrollment law was the nation’s first, allowing students to attend public schools outside their zoned home district. The policy reshaped school finance by letting state aid follow…