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School Reform News
Source: The Heartland Institute
City: Chicago, State: IL, Country: United States

A 20-page monthly newspaper reporting on school reform efforts nationwide. Every issue published so far is online.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 36
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "D.C. school vouchers place over 1,000 in schools of choice"; "New state budget plan may affect ISDs, stay clear of local districts"; "College tuition savings program opens enrollment"; and more.

The Kossor Education Newsletter
Source: Steven Kossor
Country: United States

Dozens of articles and back issues from this individualist psychologist's newsletter. Kossor exposes the pseudo-psychological justifications for manipulating children in the public schools.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 18
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

"Schools reel from mandatory pension increase"; "Analyst says much school work is below grade level"; "Colorado bill would expand vouchers to college students"; and much more.

IPI Insights, Sept. 1999 -- Struggling with an Education Crisis
Source: Institute for Policy Innovation
Country: United States

This September 1999 issue of IPI Insights highlights education issues, with articles written by Stephen Moore, George Pieler, Michael J. Patrilli and Greg Vanourek. Available in Adobe PDF format. (9/99)

The Education Liberator
Source: Separation of School and State Alliance
Country: United States

Online, searchable database of the Separation of School and State Alliance's monthly magazine.

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 1/29/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: staff
Country: United States

"Larger Means less Efficient in School Districts; Economies of Scale Work in Reverse in Education"

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 5/27/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Hawaii's Schools Aren't Measuring Up Under NCLB; Congressman Case Seeks Assistance from U.S. DOE to Determine Causes"

Education Weak blog
Source: educationweak.com
Country: United States

Blog of Lisa Snell, Reason Foundation Education Director. She covers education, school reform, school choice, homeschooling, etc. at this very informative blog.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 29
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

This issue includes: "Report: Mixed progress on implementing No Child Left Behind Act"; "Plans for more charter schools may draw union lawsuit in Detroit"; and "Kerry receives AFT support, vows to increase education spending".

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 3/24/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Building Schools, Part II -- Impact Fees Rear Ugly Head at Legislature"

Parents are not helpless, nor hopeless
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Richard O Rowland
Country: United States

"[M]y critical thinking tells me that the best formula for failure is a dumbed down, one size fits all solution coming from an on high, unloving, amoral, non-accountable, test focused government. Is parent power a perfect solution? Nope. Is it practical? Yes. Is it awesomely frightening to government officials including legislators, some parents etc.? Yes." (12/18/03)

Education Matters
Source: Hoover Institute
Country: United States
E-mail: cpeterso@latte.harvard.edu (Carol Peterson)

A new scholarly journal in American education committed to looking at hard evidence about school reform. It "provides the latest in policy-relevant research findings and an opinion magazine where documentation counts."

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 7/22/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Hawaii State Teachers' Association and Democrat Party's Big Bed Alliance is Hotbed for Socialism"

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 26
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "Colorado high court narrowly rules against voucher program"; "NYC to promote 1,500 students that failed must-pass exam"; "School unions focus on stopping charter schools"; "Valedictorian silenced during speech will receive diploma"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 33
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

This issue contains: "Florida court strikes down school choice program"; "Growing homeschool population spurs rise in tutoring services"; "School employees union part of coalition against NCLB"; and more.

School Reform News, 4/04
Source: Heartland Institute
Author: George A Clowes (Ed.)
Country: United States

"Bush touts DC vouchers"; "the Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation ranks school choice programs across the country"; "teacher certification"; "school choice litigation"; and much more. (PDF file)

Education Next, Fall 2002
Source: Hoover Institution
Country: United States

This issue examines education and the economy, school finance lawsuits, accountability lessons from the Clinton administration, and more. (9/02)

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 22
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "State Senate bill would allow high schoolers longer work hours"; "Benefits of calculator use doubted"; "University of Michigan admits fewer minorities in next incoming class"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 5 no. 28
Source: Mackinac Center
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "Hundreds returned to list of failing schools in Michigan"; "School districts across the nation contract out services to save money"; "Governments often take huge bites out of lottery money for schools"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 39
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "Schools use prizes, treats to ensure attendance for state funding"; "New Chicago schools rated safer, but not independent"; School districts fight truancy with new enthusiasm"; and more.

Education Next, Fall 2001
Source: Hoover Institution
Country: United States

The Fall 2001 edition of Education Next contains "Houston Takes Off: Will success survive the Paige promotion?," "Choice, Testing, and the Jigsaw Society: Will school reform undermine the common culture?" and "Identity Crisis: Can teacher unions really promote reform?" (09/01)

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 9/23/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Hawaii's Public Education is Crippling Children"

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 5 no. 49
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "Students fail tests, still promoted to higher grades"; "Court strikes down Colorado voucher law"; "Detroit audit uncovers missing funds"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 32
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "Legislature approves Detroit ballot for governance of schools"; "Home schooling on the increase in the United States"; "Commentary: Charters bring relief to crowded Florida schools"; and more.

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 7/1/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Waste Not, Want Not -- The Quest for Fiscal Transparency in Hawaii's Department of Education"

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 6/3/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Tough Love School Lunch Policy Means Kids Go Hungry in Hawaii Schools"

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no 34
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "New York Times analysis says charters not performing well"; "State college scholarship to require community service"; "Study: High school graduation tests don't ensure readiness"; and more.

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 9/30/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Education Spin vs. Education Facts"

Michigan Education Digest, 7/6/04
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
Country: United States

In this issue: "Federal government tells states to spend surplus cash"; "Detroit dissolves 'rainy-day' fund to end $150 million deficit"; "Teacher tenure system questioned"; and more.

Education Next, Spring 2002
Source: Hoover Institution
Country: United States

This issue of Education Next contains, among other articles, "Teaching's Gatekeepers," "The Feds Step In," and "The Mystery of Good Teaching." (04/02)

School Reform News, 3/03
Source: Heartland Institute
Country: United States

In this issue: fraud alleged in DC teachers' union; voucher lessons from Sweden and elsewhere; voucher reports; and much more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol 5 no. 48
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

Featured in this issue: Kentucky vouchers; Boston busing; Michigan students left behind; Head Start audit; and more.

Education Next, Winter 2003
Source: Hoover Institution
Country: United States

This issue of Education Next looks at the new obstacles for charter schools, Philadelphia's Edison contract, and missionaries in public schools, and much more.

School Reform News, 3/02
Source: Heartland Institute
Country: United States

Topics addressed include: fraud in DC teachers' union; voucher lessons from Sweden; vouchers improve public schools; ten myths of reading instruction; and much more.

Michigan education digest, vol. 5, no. 35
Source: Mackinac Center
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "To save money, public schools finding ways to keep enrollment down"; "NAACP files suit to stop Florida achievement test"; "Schools try marketing to gain students"; "New York schools pay millions to get parents involved"; and much more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no 38
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "Judge strikes down Texas' school-funding system"; "United States slipping in worldwide education ranking"; "Home-schooling popular option in Upper Peninsula"; and more.

Education Next, Fall 2003
Source: Hoover Institution
Country: United States

This issue of Education Next looks at the near end of bilingual education, the politics of "No Child Left Behind," and the writings of Henry Giroux and Peter McLaren. (09/03)

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 28
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "California districts withhold special education funds from charters"; "Michigan receives federal grant to fund charter start-ups"; "School property tax rises to old rate"; "Georgia dismisses teachers with fake degrees"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 5 no. 33
Source: Mackinac Center
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "Michigan's Republican Senators send Granholm scaled-down charter school bill"; "Teacher shortage now a teacher glut"; "More states using high school exit exams"; and more.

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 6/17/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Hawaii State Teachers' Association Leadership Hurts Teachers"

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 25
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
Country: United States

In this issue: "Campaign to ban race preferences postponed until 2006"; "Kentwood district imposes contract on union members"; "Report: Colleges not training qualified teachers"; and more.

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 5, no. 25
Source: Mackinac Center
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "Computer program tracks teacher development"; "'Nation's Report Card' cause for celebration, concern"; "Shorter school day is counterproductive"; and more.

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 9/9/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Hawaii Education Makes National News"

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 3/4/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Lisa Snell
State: CA, Country: United States

"California Takes a Swipe at 'School Reform'".

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 9
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
Country: United States

In this issue: "Michigan's minority graduation rate a 'hidden crisis'"; "Strong Las Vegas test scores extend Edison contract"; "High schools focus on advanced classes, leave basics behind"; and more.

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 3/11/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"'Managed Democracy' Proposed for Hawaii's Education System"

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 4/1/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"NCLB Provides More 'Bang for the Buck'"

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 4/8/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Real Education Reform?"

Michigan Education Digest, 4/04
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
Country: United States

In this issue: "State legislators consider MEAP replacement"; "Business leaders say education not helping future of economy"; "School sells naming rights for extra funds"; "Education secretary says 'No Child Left Behind' to stay"; and more.

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 7/8/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Dropping Out"

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 7/15/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Hawaii Schools are Cuckoos Nests Driven by Federal Mental Health Policy Run Amok"

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 5/6/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Hawaii Left Out of National School Reform Movement"

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 5/13/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Rewards and Punishments"

Michigan Education Digest, vol. 6 no. 30
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Neil Block (Ed.)
State: MI, Country: United States

In this issue: "Administration officials suggest changes will be made to NCLB"; "Department of Education hosts NCLB seminars for teachers"; "Study: Alabama remedial education costs $541 million annually"; and more.

Shoots from the Grassroot Institute, 9/16/04
Source: Hawaii Reporter
Author: Laura Brown
State: HI, Country: United States

"Individual Education Plans for Every Child"

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