Category: Education
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School spending in the states
School spending in the states, presented in an interactive visualization with examples for Kansas.
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Nation’s report card has little good news
This year’s results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) hold little good news. Following, the Center for Education Reform summarizes.
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In NAEP mapping study, Kansas shines
In a new edition of a study that assesses the stringency of state school assessments, Kansas performs well.
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Education gap on Wichita City Council
Currently there is discussion in Wichita on whether higher education is valued by residents. Following, from April 2011, a look at the educational achievement of the Wichita City Council.
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Tax benefits for education don’t increase education
Here’s evidence of a government program that, undoubtedly, was started with good intentions, but hasn’t produced the intended results.
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NAEP results for 2017 available in interactive visualizations
When properly considered, Kansas often underperforms the nation in the most recent assessment of “The Nation’s Report Card.”
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Public education factbook for 2017
The fifth edition of data on public schools in Kansas is available.
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Fake news, meet fake research
Do you think we have a problem with fake news? Let me introduce you to fake research.
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School choice and funding
Opponents of school choice programs argue the programs harm traditional public schools, both financially and in their ability to serve their remaining students. Evidence does not support this position.