Commentary: Louisiana Decision to Forgo Federal Early Education Grant Sparks Uproar
This decision… raises important questions about the value of federally funded education programs such as Race to the Top.
A Different View On National Curriculum Standards
One of the major goals of US education reform has been to establish higher academic standards. An improved K-12 curriculum and higher standards have been constant themes in recent years. But is imposing uniform standards across the states a productive and appropriate role for government? Many policymakers have argued that a common goal encourages coherence…