Opinions

Burying the Bigotry of South Carolina's Blaine Amendment

In states where educational choice has become more popular and more school options are available to parents, student performance, education quality and value is consistently better - and not just in schools of choice.

Texas Education & The Alamo

Residents of the Lone Star state would do well to remember the Alamo during the current Texas Legislative special session on education freedom.

Education Freedom: State Funding Is Only Half The Battle

To realize the full potential of education freedom, local officials and governments will need to become active in making this funding fair and equitable.

A State Of The Union Speech To Remember

The members of the Yass Prize community are coming to town this week to meet with members of Congress and many of their governors, and it got me thinking, “Wouldn't it be amazing if the President recognized the nation’s best education innovators tonight?”

Learn About the STOP Award

This weekend, we salute this nation, and those who have pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to give us the privilege of living in the United States of America.

The Real Structural Racism

Is it OK that black eighth graders aren’t proficient in math and reading?

My Country ’Tis of Thee…

This weekend, we salute this nation, and those who have pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to give us the privilege of living in the United States of America.

Want to end urban hopelessness?

Want to end urban hopelessness? Unlock the potential in the children. Quit teaching them they’re victims who can’t learn. Offer them a chance. Support their families.

Ode to be Back at ASU+GSV Summit

Ode to be Back at ASU+GSV Summit Jeanne Allen, Founder & CEO, the Center for Education Reform I’m not too proud I’ll say it out loud I miss GSV And ASU, too. Deborah, the Michaels, Kerry and crew Julia, John and Jesse - without you I’m blue! For a few days a year They make…