Category Archives: Education

Collective Bargaining in the Schools: Prescription for Problems

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Christian Braunlich

Joseph Ocol is the kind of teacher most parents would fight to have teach their daughter. His Englewood, Chicago girls’ chess team won the national championship in 2016 against 60 other schools, an achievement noted in the Congressional Record, by … Continue reading →

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Virginia Education Association Wants Collective Bargaining for Teachers — but Talks With Its Own Employees Led to Lawsuits, Sanctions

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Mike Antonucci

Last November, Democrats won majorities in both houses of the Virginia legislature. With Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam in place, the party gained full control of the state government. Public-sector unions are wasting no time to try to get friendly legislation … Continue reading →

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Accountability Without Testing = Trouble

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Chester E. Finn, Jr

Editor’s Note:  Several bills have been introduced by both Democrats and Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly to eliminate a wide swath of state tests – from high school end-of-course  tests in the sciences and history to all writing exams testing … Continue reading →

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How One Man is Leading the Fight for School Choice in Richmond

Posted on October 8, 2019 by matt ohern

By Lindsey M. Burke Although he is facing steep opposition from the school board in the city, Green has mobilized parents around Richmond who are supportive of his fight to bring more quality education options to an area that desperately … Continue reading →

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For Prepared Citizenship, Civics Education is a Must

Posted on August 27, 2019 by matt ohern

By George Nethercutt and James Dillard Education is usually at the top of the list of national priorities, especially for American Presidential candidates. If one looks at the mission statement for many schools and school districts, it usually includes statements … Continue reading →

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