Thursday, February 1, 2007

Virtual Field Trips 

Broadband Promotes New Opportunities

Filed As:  Education (k-12)

Innovation transforms every part of our life, but schooling lags behind. As USA Today reports, though, some schools are taking students on virtual field trips. One in four schools have videoconference ... more »»

• posted by John LaPlante
• 2:56 pm
• 0 comment

Sunday, January 28, 2007

“Free” college for high school students saves taxpayers, huh? 

Filed As:  Budget and Tax, Education (higher), Education (k-12)

The Yankee Institute in Connecticut just released the study “Free College for High School Students,” which recommends that every high school student who finishes his or her graduation requirements in three ... more »»

• posted by Kurt Weber
• 6:05 pm
• 0 comment

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Three Proposals for New Mexico 

Eminent Domain Reform, Education Tax Credits

Filed As:  Budget and Tax, Education (k-12)

While legislators in New Mexico (and elsewhere) will face a small army of lobbyists calling for public officials to spend other people's money, the Rio Grande Foundation has some different ideas.

Paul J. Gessing, president of the foundation, ... more »»

• posted by John LaPlante
• 11:23 am
• 0 comment

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Opt-in or Opt-out for Political Dues? 

U.S. Supreme Court Heard Teacher Union Case this Week

Filed As:  Education (k-12), Employment

Can a teacher in a government school be required to pay political dues to a teachers union--even if she is not a member of that union? The law in Washington state says yes, but this week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case ... more »»

• posted by John LaPlante
• 3:29 pm
• 0 comment

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

School Funding Up, Student Achievement Stagnant 

80 Percent Increase in Funds Since 1986

Filed As:  Education (k-12)

The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), reports that "Over the past 20 years education funding in America has increased by almost 80 percent so that today school systems spend an average of more than $9,000 per student. Despite this record of growth, student ... more »»

• posted by John LaPlante
• 2:00 pm
• 0 comment

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Charter Schools Turn Back a Legal Challenge in Ohio 

"Common Schools" Clause Does Not Prohibit Charters

Filed As:  Education (k-12)

The education blob has shown itself quite willing to use a variety of techniques to fight off education reform, ranging from vouchers to charter schools.

One such challenge is the "uniformity clause." The Buckeye Institute ... more »»

• posted by John LaPlante
• 12:39 pm
• 0 comment