It’s Time for Missouri to Embrace Innovation in Education
Missouri is one of 13 states without any statewide programs to promote Next Generation Learning (a term coined by the...
What Does the Research Say about Earning Industry-Recognized Credentials?
As we learn more about the effects of industry-recognized credentials (IRC) for high schoolers, the more impressive these credentials appear...
An IRC Bonus Pay Program Would Benefit the Ozarks
A survey released earlier this year suggests the Ozark region has a workforce problem. The survey asked businesses in the...
Great News for Students and Parents . . . in Tennessee and Florida
Legislative sessions are wrapping up, and students and parents in some states have scored major wins. Lawmakers have seen beyond...
CTE in Missouri Is Not Aligned with Needs of Students or Employers
Missouri students are potentially missing out on thousands of job opportunities because the career and technical education (CTE) programs in...
Great News for Students and Parents . . . in Tennessee and Florida
Legislative sessions are wrapping up, and students and parents in some states have scored major wins. Lawmakers have seen beyond...
Students Who Are Bullied Deserve Educational Options
Kids can be terrible. I know. I have four of them. They bite. They kick. They scream. They mock. They...
Why Aren’t More Missouri Students Earning IRCs in Agriculture-Related Industries?
In many of Missouri’s school districts, career and technical education classes are available either through the local high school or...
Missouri Needs to Prepare for Expanding Tech Job Market
Recently, the Missouri Chamber Foundation released a report claiming that Missouri is situated for high growth in the technology industry...
Viral Facebook Post about Missouri Teacher Pension Bill Is Filled with Falsehoods
In recent days, some Missouri teachers have been spreading a viral Facebook post that makes a number of inaccurate assertions....
After 50 Years, Low-Income Students Are Still Being Left Behind-When Will Enough Be Enough?
As part of the War on Poverty, President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration pushed for comprehensive education legislation that became known...
States with School Choice Reap the Benefits
Kelly Clarkson says that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, and I believe her. You know who doesn’t believe...
Go On Take Your Money and Run
Some time ago I relied on the song “I’d Love to Change the World” by Ten Years After to tell...
Private School Choice Students More Likely to Graduate College
Private school may be the most appealing education option for some families, but also the most unfeasible. In Florida, low-income...
When Students Aren’t Proficient Readers, Education Savings Accounts Can Help
For students just beginning elementary school, starting off on the wrong foot can have big consequences. Unfortunately, many Missouri students...
Opportunities for Medicaid Reform
Last month the voters in Idaho, Nebraska, and Utah approved ballot initiatives to expand Medicaid, reigniting discussions regarding the prospect...
Education Savings Accounts Can Help Bullied Children
Having the option to choose a new school may not be at the front of every parent’s mind, but it’s...
How Can Missouri Get More Out of Its CTE Programs?
It’s an alarming statistic. Even though more than 90 percent of Missouri high school students graduate, the Department of Elementary...
Could This Be a Win for Parents?
The debates have only just begun, and they’re sure to be loud and contentious. But one result of the confirmation...
Who Do These Florida Parents Think They Are?
Florida parents are just fancy people who think their kids are special and need a customized education that’s tailored to...
