Heritage’s Perspective
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In Liberal States, Job Growth Lagging; More Federal Stimulus Isn’t the Answer
Today’s employment report marks the fifth straight month of substantial growth, with 661,000 new and returned jobs and the unemployment rate declining to 7.9%. "Significant differences in how households and businesses fare across the country is not for lack of federal funding. The recovery lags behind in states where liberal policymakers continue imposing excessive restrictions, closing off income opportunities, and demanding federal bailouts," says Heritage's Rachel Greszler.
Oct 1
NEW REPORT: Rethinking Early Childhood Education and Childcare in the COVID-19 Era
Combined with widespread childcare closures, COVID-19 has changed the way families work and the care their children receive. Many parents of young children—49 percent—have managed childcare closures with someone in the home being able to watch their children. But working while also watching children is significantly less productive, and many parents feel like they are merely keeping their heads above water.
Sep 30
Trump Administration Ends ‘Critical Race Theory’ Trainings in Move Backed by Heritage Scholars
In a move strongly supported and advocated by Heritage scholars, the Trump administration recently instructed all federal agencies to “cease and desist” from conducting taxpayer-funded employee training sessions on “critical race theory” and “white privilege.” The concept of these taxpayer-funded “critical race theory” trainings entered the conversation after Heritage's visiting fellow Chris Rufo released an exposé.
Sep 28
"Homeschooled Jungle Freaks"
On this episode of COVID and the Classroom, Mary Clare sits down with two incredible moms, Bethany Mandel and Jenny Clark, to tackle some homeschooling stereotypes. Are homeschooled kids, as they are referred to in the movie Mean Girls, homeschooled jungle freaks? Bethany and Jenny also offer advice for parents looking into homeschooling for the first time due to the pandemic.
Sep 28
President Trump Recognizes Heritage Scholar for Work on American History
President Trump recently praised the efforts of Heritage's Wilfred McClay for helping the National Endowment for the Humanities to promote a pro-American and patriotic national curriculum. “Under our leadership, the National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a grant to support the development of a pro-American curriculum that celebrates the truth about our nation’s great history,” said Trump.
Sep 28
Why the Electoral College Is so Necessary
As the presidential election draws nearer, leftist leaders have grown bolder in their calls to fundamentally change America’s electoral system by abolishing the Electoral College. Experts at The Heritage Foundation have produced a website that explain why this would be disastrous.
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