America needs a 21st century model of public education geared to the knowledge economy. Charter schools are showing the way, because they provide autonomy for schools, accountability for results, and parental choice among schools tailored to the diverse learning styles of children. David Osborne’s book, Reinventing America’s Schools, explores the new paradigm of public education that is emerging to fit the realities of the 21st century.
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Pankovits for The Wall Street Journal: School Choice Can Save Biden’s Presidency
03.06.2024
By Tressa Pankovits Joe Biden needs a winning issue to save his struggling campaign. He has one in public school choice and would benefit from spotlighting it in his State of the Union address Thursday evening. The president hasn’t spoken much on the issue since 2020, when he disparaged charter schools. That was a mistake…
Valentine for Real Clear Education: Are HBCUs the Key to the Future?
02.22.2024
By Curtis Valentine “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” This Black History Month, teachers and students of all colors will study this famous quote from martyred leader and speaker Malcolm X and hopefully reflect on its meaning. For so many, the future is more uncertain than ever. As we grapple with…
Untapped Expertise: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as Charter School Authorizers
02.15.2024
Washington, D.C. — For generations, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been a catalyst for education progress in America, including transforming K-12 education through a combination of initiatives and programs designed to meet the aspirations of students who often lack opportunities. And yet, when parents demand new and better schools for their children, HBCUs…
Untapped Expertise: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as Charter School Authorizers
02.14.2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY For generations, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been a catalyst for transformation in K-12 through initiatives, including diversifying teaching pipelines, starting new schools, and establishing programs designed to meet the aspirations of students far away from quality opportunities. And yet, in many ways, we have not yet realized the full potential…
Pankovits for Medium: Chicago Mayor Does Democrats No Favors by Catering to the Teachers Union New Policy Flies in the Face of Public Opinion at Every Level
12.20.2023
By Tressa Pankovits In eight months, Chicago will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where delegates will nominate for re-election the most union-friendly U.S. president in recent memory. President Biden’s support for union workers is laudable when applied to the private sector where profits and the bottom line are the raison d’etre. Collective bargaining agreements…
Students Learn Construction Skills as They Build Homes for Low-Income Families
12.04.2023
By Khalique Rogers, Joe Nathan, and Tressa Pankovits Earlier this year, with strong bipartisan support, Minnesota legislators passed a pair of bills that they call “triple win” legislation. The new laws are designed to address three critical issues: ensuring public school students graduate with marketable skills, the shortage of certified construction workers, and a pervasive…