Category Archives: Education

Two Reforms to Help Virginia’s Students

Posted on January 19, 2011 by matt ohern

Despite widespread support in Virginia for teacher merit pay and using tax credits to spur educational opportunities, little progress has been made in either area. Thanks to some support from the Governor, that may be about to change. Continue reading →

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Are Fairfax County Teachers Paid Too Much or Too Little?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by matt ohern

An analysis of teacher pay in Fairfax county. Continue reading →

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Letting Schools Innovate

Posted on December 3, 2010 by matt ohern

Could local school districts get the same results as charter schools if they had the same flexibility? Continue reading →

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“Reading Disabled” … not “Learning Disabled.”

Posted on October 7, 2010 by matt ohern

Did a federal program encouraging the use of scientifically-based reading methods lead to a decline in students classified as having a “specific learning disability?” Continue reading →

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Delivering Education Direct to the Desktop

Posted on July 21, 2010 by matt ohern

Online education offers a variety of opportunities to both students and schools systems. Students are given increased choice and flexibility; school systems can save a significant amount of money, while still meeting student needs. Continue reading →

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