by Cate Bouvet | Jan 28, 2026 | Education, Featured
WASHINGTON — In a debate over how to fix the struggling American education system, senators disputed policies that allow public education funds to follow students to schools of their choice, including private schools. “Traditional schools work for many students, what...
by Ellen Garrison | Jan 29, 2014 | Education
WASHINGTON — Yellow scarves emblazoned with the logo, “National Charter School Week,” circled everyone’s neck at the “Put Kids First” rally at Friendship Chamberlin Elementary’s gymnasium on Wednesday. Speakers included House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and...
by Astrid Goh & Tara Longardner | Mar 7, 2011 | Education, Politics
WASHINGTON — Walking into a classroom filled with students laughing and learning, it’s hard to imagine this charter school will close in just a few months. Places like this are supposed to be the centerpiece of the president’s plan to reshape education in...
