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Full-Spectrum Education Choice
The new state education-choice initiatives have the potential to address the nation's elementary- and secondary-school learning crisis.
Historic changes are underway in American elementary and secondary education. As of this writing, 19 states have established K-12 education-choice programs for all resident children. Altogether, nearly half of the nation's school-aged children will be eligible for publicly funded programs that give their parents the freedom to choose the best learning environment for them.
These changes come at an opportune time. The latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results revealed historically poor test scores among the nation's students. Nearly one-in-three American 12th graders scored "below basic" in reading, while almost half scored "below basic" in mathematics. The average reading scores were the lowest reported since the government began administering the NAEP exam in 1992. All of this raises alarming questions about students' readiness to attend college, join the workforce, and participate in civic life in adulthood.
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Is American Nationalism Still Creed-able?
We are not there now, but there is reason to worry that the United States is in danger, if we are not careful, of ceasing to be a nation with the principles of 1776 at its core.
National Civitas Institute Poll: Americans are Anxious and Frustrated, Creating a Challenging Environment for Leaders
The poll reveals a deeply pessimistic American electorate, with a majority convinced the nation is on the wrong track.
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Founders Versus Managers: America’s Endless Civil War
It is the constant struggle between founders and those who prefer managing problems rather than solving them through bold action that has shaped the nation from 1776 until now.
