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A Conversation with Catholic Philanthropist Timothy R. Busch

The successful entrepreneur and Napa Institute founder talks to Michael E. Hartmann about his grantmaking, the importance of a focus on mission, and the continuing relevance of the work of…

by Michael E. Hartmann on May 17, 2023

Education Reform

There Is Hope for Education

Expanding school choice, scrutiny of curriculum containing critical race theory, parental rights legislation, academic transparency laws, banning sexually explicit books from school libraries and classrooms—Randi Weingarten, president of the American…

by Kali Fontanilla on May 9, 2023

Education Reform

The Crisis of Exploitation in the Classroom: The Past Is Prologue

Education is the secret to happiness, comfort, and prosperity. Ignorance is the bedfellow of misery, poverty, and hardship. But education is missing in too many communities. Why? A combination of…

by Armstrong Williams on February 23, 2023

Education Reform

The Crisis of Exploitation in the Classroom: Educational Malfeasance

It is the role of schools and our teachers to inculcate critical thinking and eschew indoctrination. Unfortunately, our teachers are underpaid and overworked and overstressed and underappreciated. Administrators often look…

by Armstrong Williams on February 23, 2023

Education Reform

The Crisis of Exploitation in the Classroom: Teachers’ Unions

Teachers’ unions are to the education of students what a ball and chain are to a swimmer. Their counter-educational mission is the collective maximization of pay and benefits coupled with…

by Armstrong Williams on February 23, 2023

Education Reform

The Crisis of Exploitation in the Classroom: Growing School Competition

The abysmal state of public-school education controlled by teachers’ unions has given birth to private and charter schools as competitive alternatives for ambitious and industrious parents and students. That is…

by Armstrong Williams on February 23, 2023