August 23, 2002
Why Congress Should Reject the Failed Sex-Education Agenda in the Baucus Bill
By Jennifer Garrett
(Backgrounder #1576)
Bush has endorsed abstinence education as an effective means of reducing early sexual activity, providing a foundation for personal responsibility, and enduring marital commitment. Washington ...
June 13, 2002
Restoring a Culture of Marriage: Good News for Policymakers from the Fragile Families Survey
By Patrick F. Fagan and Jennifer Garrett
(Backgrounder #1560)
It is time for Congress to implement policies and programs that would help such couples make a permanent commitment to each other and their children, ...
May 22, 2002
Another Look at How Members of Congress Exercise School Choice
By Jennifer Garrett
(Backgrounder #1553)
Many opponents of school choice send their own children to private schools. They would be hard-pressed to explain why the same educational option should not ...
March 22, 2002
Let Them Eat Their Words ? Marriage Reduces Poverty
By Jennifer Garrett
(WebMemo #88)
Welfare reform's priorities should be the reduction of dependency and poverty through work and marriage. We must face the impact of deteriorating marriage forthrightly. There ...
May 16, 2001
Progress on School Choice in the States
By Jennifer Garrett
(Backgrounder #1438)
Real education reform means giving parents, teachers, and children more options and empowering parents to make the decisions involving their children's education.
June 13, 2000
How Members of Congress Practice School Choice
By Nina Shokrail Rees and Jennifer Garrett
(Backgrounder #1377)
40% of Congressmen, 49% of Senators, send children to private school
April 28, 2000
How the Senate Can Improve ESEA
By Nina Shokraii Rees and Jennifer Garrett
(Backgrounder #1364)
States should be given more flexibility, Programs should focus on key goals
