Recent Research: Education

Research & Commentary: Designing Tax Credit Scholarships

Joy Pullmann
June 5, 2012

The New York Times published an article in May purporting to indict tax credit scholarship programs with evidence some scholarship-granting nonprofits were poorly and unethically managed.

Research & Commentary: The Public’s Knowledge and Opinions of School Choice

Joy Pullmann
June 4, 2012

In the past 18 months, the number and reach of school choice programs have increased exponentially across the United States, bolstered by Republican governors and legislative majorities elected in

The Leaflet - Governor Walker's Act 10

John Nothdurft
June 1, 2012

It has been a year since Wisconsin’s Act 10, which limited collective bargaining rights for most public employees, went into effect.

Research & Commentary: Stafford Student Loans

Joy Pullmann
May 29, 2012

As outstanding U.S. college student debt passed the $1 trillion mark this year and college costs continued to rise faster than health care costs, U.S.

Research & Commentary: School District Budgets

Joy Pullmann
May 10, 2012

School districts often finalize budgets in the spring, so it’s an opportune time to consider how they can convert the “new normal” of budget cuts into benefits for schools and children.

The Leaflet - Bullying Teachers

John Nothdurft
April 27, 2012

Teachers unions react badly to teachers who don’t fall in line behind them.

The Leaflet - Standing With ALEC

John Nothdurft
April 19, 2012

“Color of Change,” Common Cause, the Center for Media and Democracy, and other extreme leftist groups’ attempts to

The Leaflet - Tax Day Edition

John Nothdurft
April 12, 2012

One of the most dreaded days of the year is approaching … tax day.