Today’s post is simply a reminder of the mission of public education in Minnesota, as written in state statutes. May it prompt necessary next steps to return public education in…
Tomorrow, voters in a number of Minnesota localities will go to the polls to decide whether or not their locality can impose or increase its sales tax. Is this a…
The end of federal emergency funding for childcare has brought the issue of childcare once again front and center — not that it ever really left. Last week, the news was…
It’s that time of year again — back to school! As teachers organize school supplies, establish classroom routines, and anticipate what the new school year will bring, they have something…
As states across the country create and expand educational freedom, more families are being empowered to pursue the education options best suited to their individual needs and goals. One of…
It should be common sense, especially to our policymakers, that raising the price of one product or banning it induces consumers to shift to a cheaper alternative. Unfortunately, it isn’t.…
The Minnesota legislature is taking taxpayers for a ride by passing a provision providing a subsidy worth up to $1,500 for people who buy electric bikes, commonly referred to as…
It has been over 30 years since Minnesota became the first state to spark the fastest growing engine of change for public education: the charter school revolution. The state’s breakthrough…
The Minnesota School Boards Association is marking the month of February as Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, according to the MSBA website. Previously, the annual recognition period was a week…
The latest poll for the Center’s Thinking Minnesota magazine captured the thoughts of Minnesotans on the subject of “paid family leave,” among other issues. Minnesota Democrats are considering HF2/SF2 to…
Democrats threaten to pull the state even further to the left.
It’s no secret that a chronic housing shortage affects both urban and rural Minnesota in many areas. So three years ago, Martin County officials in southwestern Minnesota decided to do…
When disasters strike, they are usually accompanied by shortages of various necessities. This essentially necessitates that the prices for those goods rise — in most cases higher than normal —…
Thanks to your support, American Experiment spent 2022 shining a light on Minnesota education and fighting for ways to ensure all students in the state have the opportunity to access…
Regular readers will know that Minnesota’s economic performance is — and has been for some time — below average. One of the headwinds our state faces is its high taxes,…
Despite the obvious partisan differences in the public’s attitudes toward education, both Democrats and Republicans support scholarships for low-income families funded by tax credits and universal vouchers, according to the…
The Star Tribune’s Editorial Board recently called for the reinstatement of the national assault weapons ban. My response is below. “Time to reinstate assault weapon ban” ignores a glaring gap. …
We reported in February on Rep. Mike Howard’s conflict of interest between his job at Haven Housing and his outward support of state housing policies that benefit his employer. Howard,…
The Minnesota legislative intent is clear — use a gun in a crime, and you will go to prison. Minnesota statute 609.11 establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 years…
Today’s the day YOU can make the most impact for freedom in Minnesota. Double your impact this Give to the Max Day. Now more than ever, American Experiment needs to…
A majority of parents want to play a key role in their children’s educational experiences, according to a spring survey released in October and recently reported on by The 74.…
There was a shakeup on the Hastings School Board last November when three parent-centered school board candidates swept to victory, defeating two incumbents in the process. While Hastings voters cheered…
There was a shakeup on the Hastings School Board last November when three parent-centered school board candidates swept to victory, defeating two incumbents in the process. While Hastings voters cheered…
As we have noted repeatedly, Minnesota’s crime rate (Part 1 crimes) has surpassed the national average for the first time in our history in 2020. Minnesota is a high crime…