Recent Research: Education

Research & Commentary: Digital Learning Possibilities and Pitfalls

Joy Pullmann
April 11, 2012

Harnessing modern technology to tailor education personally and make it efficient is new and greatly unsettled territory.

Research & Commentary: The Louisiana Parent Trigger

Joy Pullmann
April 5, 2012

Louisiana legislators have proposed an education reform that is garnering significant national attention: the Parent Trigger.

The Leaflet - Supreme Court Edition

John Nothdurft
March 29, 2012

In what has been one of the most anticipated cases in decades, the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and

Research & Commentary: Special-Needs Vouchers

Joy Pullmann
March 26, 2012

Seven states currently offer special-needs students the opportunity to take their public funds to a private school, and at least 10 more states are currently considering similar legislation.

Research & Commentary: Obama Administration Education Policies

Joy Pullmann
March 26, 2012

As the 2012 elections approach, it is an appropriate time to review the president’s record on education policy. Several prominent observers have done so recently.

The Leaflet - PA Bests WV, OH for 'Cracker' Plant

John Nothdurft
March 16, 2012

Last week, The Heartland Institute held a conference call on the policy issues related to the booming natural gas i

The Leaflet - The Income Tax Rebellion

John Nothdurft
February 23, 2012

Earlier this week our friends at the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs

Research & Commentary: Florida Parent Trigger

Joy Pullmann
February 20, 2012

Florida legislators have proposed an education reform that is garnering significant national attention: the Parent Trigger.

The Leaflet - Rethinking Renewables

John Nothdurft
February 17, 2012

More and more states are struggling to reach lofty renewable energy mandates.