The Lost Decade of Education Reform with Steven F. Wilson
In this episode, Susan Pendergrass is joined by Steven F. Wilson, senior fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy...
Charter Schools Can Help More Students Get to College
Charter schools in Missouri have demonstrated the ability to outperform traditional public schools, and yet it is nearly impossible to...
Charter Schools Boost College Completion
I graduated from high school in 1999. Since then, I have had few interactions with anyone who works for my...
Saint Louis Public School District Adds Blue Chip To Portfolio
Often, the best way to solve a problem is to try a new strategy. In 2011, Saint Louis Public Schools...
Lessons From KIPP Charter Schools
The Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) is a network of charter schools. It possibly is the most acclaimed and criticized...
What Is Public Education?
Most people believe in public education. We understand that a well-functioning society needs an educated citizenry. But what is public...
KIPP Inspire Academy: Steady Improvement in Student Achievement
On Wednesday, I recounted my visit to KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Inspire Academy, also known as KIA, in South Saint...
KIPP Inspire Is Truly Inspirational
St. Francis de Sales, where KIPP Inspire Academy is located. Photo Credit: (CC) Phillip B. Roussin At the corner of...
Extending The School Year: Good Strategy, Bad Public Policy
On Tuesday, American Enterprise Institute Director of Education Policy Rick Hess discussed extending the school year during his appearance on Fox...
