Cheers
- A new report finds that public charter schools are “blowing away their traditional school competition in student performance,” including in Ohio. —Wall Street Journal
- Progressives ought to participate in debates about school choice, rather than vilifying choice in its entirety. —Chad Aldeman
- Colorado ranks first in the nation in teacher preparation for reading instruction. —Chalkbeat
- Young Americans are increasingly seeking out work-based alternatives to traditional college. —Bloomberg
- “[Wisconsin] Democratic Governor Tony Evers signed legislation...boosting state aid to independent charter and private voucher schools.” —Wisconsin Examiner
Jeers
- “NAEP scores ‘flashing red’ after a lost generation of learning for thirteen-year-olds.” —The 74
- New data show a rise in youth homicides and suicides following the pandemic lockdown. —Wall Street Journal