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Effective education policy includes returning authority to the states and empowering parents with the opportunity to choose a safe and effective education for their children.

 

View the Curricula Resource Initiative: A collection of education resources for schools and families.

 

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The Shrinking Federal Footprint: Education Returns to the States

Jan 26, 2026 28 min read

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Finding Common Ground on Heritage Foundation Education Declaration

Dec 19, 2025 3 min read

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Zero Tolerance? Try Zero Wisdom Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Jun 29, 2001 2 min read

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Competition Leaves No Child Behind Thomas Dawson

Jun 15, 2001 3 min read

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One Last Chance on Education Reform Krista Kafer

Jun 14, 2001 3 min read

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Look Who's Supporting School Choice Now Jennifer Garrett

Apr 25, 2001 2 min read

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Great Job! You're Fired Thomas Dawson

Apr 24, 2001 3 min read

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Schools: A High-Test Formula for Success Megan Farnsworth

Apr 12, 2001 3 min read

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As Simple as ABC Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Mar 21, 2001 2 min read

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The Other Education Crisis Megan Farnsworth

Mar 14, 2001 3 min read

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Lindsey M. Burke, PhD
Director, Center for Education Policy
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Matthew Ladner
Senior Advisor, Center for Education Policy
Jason Bedrick
Jason Bedrick
Senior Research Fellow, Center for Education Policy
Corey DeAngelis
Research Fellow, Center for Education Policy
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Jonathan Butcher
Acting Director, Center for Education Policy

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