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Pandemic learning gaps make clear the need for public school reform

November 1, 2020 By Nicholas Kerr Leave a Comment

(This op-ed first appeared in the Washington Examiner on October 30, 2020.) Approaching two months of in-person learning this school year, the Catholic Diocese of Dallas reported to parents that no cases of COVID-19 classroom transmission had occurred at its 36 schools. Only 19 have had any lab-confirmed cases among students or employees, all of […]

Filed Under: Policy Rants Tagged With: Catholic schools, COVID-19, school choice

New Seattle Mayor and her opponent opt their kids out of public school

November 12, 2017 By Nicholas Kerr 1 Comment

Time and time again we come across elected officials who conclude the public school system is inadequate, and because they have the means, remove their kids. Liv Finne discovered prior to the election that our new mayor and her opponent did exactly that. As Mayor Durkan acknowledged in an interview, it was a “great privilege” […]

Filed Under: Policy Rants Tagged With: Cary Moon, Cory Booker, education, Elizabeth Warren, Jenny Durkan, school choice, Seattle Public Schools

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I’m Nicholas, a marketing consultant and dad in Dallas, TX. I like to follow policy debates, chat about parenting and share stories. Read More…

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