John Garen, PhDJul 113 minCan school choice reduce social tension?Once upon a time, it was thought the public schools were a unifying influence in American society.
Gary Houchens, PhDJun 123 minIs School Choice Good For Teachers?Teachers ought to be treated as professionals. To do that, teachers should be allowed to go into private practice like other professionals.
Gary Houchens, PhDMay 254 minThe Political Establishment Sides With The Education EstablishmentExcept for wildly popular red-meat issues, so-called conservative Republicans routinely demur when it comes to standing up for parents.
John Garen, PhDMar 22 minDouble Dividend: Better outcomes for less moneyAnother round of funding hikes ignores the problems inherent in the public K-12 system. Let's learn from other states!
Gretchen VaughtFeb 134 minThe Rubber Stamp CommitteeIf we push students through our education system without actually filling them with fuel of their own, they may stall out.
Gary Houchens, PhDJan 201 minOp-Ed: Why We Should Advance School Choice, Not Critical Race TheoryBy Gary Houchens, PhD and John Garen, PhD Our policy advisors were asked to write an opinion piece for Louisville's Courier-Journal on...
John Garen, PhDJan 42 minWant to give parents lasting power?Transparency and "openness" to parental input won't give parents real power without school choice.
Gary Houchens, PhDDec 8, 20212 minWill the U.S. Supreme Court protect religious liberty?Today, the United States Supreme Court will take up a case that reflects the long history of bigotry and discrimination faced by American...
John Garen, PhDNov 5, 20213 minAre you a terrorist? It appears many elected officials would rather sic the feds on you than address your concerns about education.
Thomas DavisNov 2, 20212 minWhat in the Hazard happened to our public schools?Last week's photos prove that the liberal left's culture has permeated some of the most rural parts of Kentucky.
Gary Houchens, PhDOct 26, 20213 minHomeschooling Surges in KentuckyHas the liberal left gone too far pushing its ideology into the classroom? Many parents seem happy with their decision to pull their kids.
Thomas DavisOct 8, 20211 minIt's not YOUR money. It's the government's.Judge Shepherd ignores Supreme Court precedent and exposes his communist ideology by striking down Kentucky's school choice program.
John Garen, PhDOct 4, 20213 minMath Education: Correct Answers or Politically Correct Answers?Let's evaluate what really counts in math education.
Gary Houchens, PhDSep 27, 20212 minFight Critical Race Theory with Instructional TransparencyPublic schools are fully funded by taxpayer dollars and should be completely open about what is being taught in their classrooms and how.
John Garen, PhDSep 13, 20212 minBeware of Politicians Bearing Gifts"Free" universal pre-K may sound great. But it's likely too good to be true.
Gary Houchens, PhDAug 28, 20211 minOp-ed: Don't let a self-proclaimed socialist cancel Kentucky valuesDr. Gary Houchens responds to the profanity of Chris Kolb, a self-proclaimed socialist and Jefferson County (KY) school board member
Kelly Kries, MDAug 8, 20215 minLet Them Breathe!ACTION ITEM: If you agree that wearing masks in school should not be mandated, please sign our petition to stop mask mandates and share...
John Garen, PhDJul 19, 20212 minNobody Likes Common CoreSchool choice initiatives have gained increased traction in many places, including Kentucky. This is great news for moving away from...
Gary Houchens, PhDJun 30, 20212 minSchool choice is the ultimate answer to critical race theory in educationThe national controversy over critical race theory (CRT) and how it is presented in K-12 schools has come to Kentucky. Rep. Joseph...
Thomas DavisMay 24, 20211 minTry on the teachers union's rose colored glassesHave you ever wondered what the world looks like through the teachers union's rose-colored glasses? We caught a glimpse of it when we...