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Education

November 2, 2026

According to a September Gallup poll, Americans’ satisfaction with K-12 education has fallen to 32%, the lowest level since Gallup began tracking the issue 27 years ago. Nearly half of Americans said the country’s schools did a poor job of preparing students to think critically and solve problems. “Preparing students for the current world of […]

Education

October 20, 2026

Research & Commentary: Georgia Is Lagging Behind Neighboring States on Education Choice

Georgia has gradually fallen well behind its neighboring states in a nationwide education movement still building momentum, according to the latest edition of an annual report. According to the 2026 EdChoice Friedman Index—a measuring system by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually […]

Education

October 20, 2026

Research & Commentary: Education-Choice Pioneer Wisconsin Falling Behind Other States

Once the pioneering state in bringing choice to students and parents, Wisconsin is gradually falling behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2026 EdChoice Friedman Index—a measuring system by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Wisconsin holds […]