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When Is A Student Ready For Algebra 2?
Grade inflation has been a frequent topic we have explored at length. Related to the topic of grade inflation is the concept of mastery. At what level of achievement is a student sufficiently ready to graduate to the next level of subject matter? And how does this level translate to
Roll Call: ‘Unholy alliance’ – Congress needs to act as global crises threaten West
In today’s Roll Call, the Winston Group’s David Winston writes about the present national security challenges. For the United States, the Biden administration and Congress, the challenge is not to respond to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan as isolated situations — but act together to support a broader, comprehensive policy strong
Elite Schools Get Failing Grades On Campus Antisemitism
Six months after the Hamas attacks in Israel and the controversy that rippled across college campuses in its aftermath, the Anti-Defamation League unveiled its first Campus Antisemitism Report Card. The report looks at 85 colleges and universities, which include schools with the highest levels of Jewish student enrollment as well
What’s The Matter With Congress?
Congressional job approval is at historic lows with Gallup’s latest rating at a dismal 15-81 approve- disapprove. A recent survey of Congressional staff by the Congressional Management Foundation revealed significant frustration on Capitol Hill, but also a few bright spots. 1.) The desire for bipartisanship still exists. There was broad agreement among staff respondents that it
Roll Call: The price of hyper-partisanship: Confidence in elections undermined
In today’s Roll Call, the Winston Group’s David Winston writes covers hyper-partisanship and voter confidence in elections. Questioning the outcome of an election isn’t illegal or even inappropriate up to a point. Politicians have stretched the truth since time immemorial. But when lying to the electorate for political gain begins
How Concerned Are Parents About Students Missing School?
Though learning loss has been a major point of discussion post-pandemic, an equally important topic is chronic absenteeism. Almost 30% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 school year, meaning they missed 10%, or 18 days, of the year. There were only slight improvements for 2022-23, according to preliminary