Archive: Education

Gov. DeSantis Should Prioritize School Choice
School-choice moms are watching—and they’ll be at the ballot box in 2020.
Kristiana Bolzman | March 17, 2019
Education Assessments and the Future of Learning
Standardized testing distracts students from developing the skills they need to succeed in the workplace and in life.
Kristiana Bolzman | March 14, 2019
Federal Report Finds U.S. Department of Education a Massive Failure
Given the ongoing problems with the department, it is well worth considering abolishing the U.S. Department of Education once and for all.
Vicki Alger | March 6, 2019
More States Consider Protecting Parents Who Give Kids the Chance to Grow
Given what we now know about mental health risks among young adults and the importance of developing soft skills, it is clear that overprotecting kids today has real costs for their future.
Ben Wilterdink | February 26, 2019
More Than Strikes, Teachers Need School Choice Programs
Teachers should be fairly compensated and enjoy a healthy workplace, but striking alone is not getting them what they want.
Kristiana Bolzman | February 20, 2019
Richard Vedder | February 19, 2019
Federal Student Loans
How Well Does the Program Actually Work?
February 16, 2019
More Colleges are Saying ‘No’ to Student Loans
Students Should Explore Other Options
Richard Vedder | February 6, 2019
Fostering Learning through Video Games
Across the United States, educators are finding ways to incorporate new technologies into their classrooms. But technology-based learning should be taking place at home as well.
Kristiana Bolzman | February 1, 2019
Income Share Agreements and the Future of Education
The recent funding round of Lambda School indicates that a change in education might finally be upon us.
Ryan Khurana | January 28, 2019
Are Universities Ruining Students?
These Authors Say ‘Yes’
Art Carden | January 11, 2019
Revive For-Profit Higher Education
Competition Boosts Choices and Opportunities
Richard Vedder | December 21, 2018