education policy

Bill to Prevent “Passing the Trash” in Schools Heads to Governor Murphy

Approximately six other states have enacted similar laws intended to prevent teachers accused of misconduct from being hired by a new district without proper vetting.

By John Geppert

How American Students Truly Rank in International Testing

Americans scored their highest marks in the 20-year history of the tests.

By John A. Tures

A 147-Year-Old Dispute Between Church and State Spills Onto a School Playground

A number of state constitutions have clauses restricting state funding for religious schools. Some of these go back to an amendment proposed in 1875, known as the Blaine Amendment. What is it?

By Frank S. Ravitch

Make Higher Education Great Again

By Matt Joyner

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