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Department of Education denies Freedom of Information Act request for school voucher data
Update: I’ve submitted what I believe is a much narrower request for the test scores in question, as well as evidence to support the Department’s claim that some scores were illegible. The Department’s response, if it comes, is likely to be...
It’s Banned Books Week!
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Banned Books Week is October 4-10. In that spirit, I’m sharing some pieces from the past few years that delve into the details and consequences of restricting and removing books from public schools and public school libraries...
“Eye-dology”
Note: the following piece discusses comments made during public meetings. I generally do not name people making public comment unless they are public officials.
The uses of the word “ideology” are so divergent as to make it doubtful tha...
What would four more years of Ellen Weaver look like for South Carolina?
I’m guessing many of my SC readers have made up their mind about the upcoming Superintendent of Education race, but I’m hoping this information will help as they have conversations with undecided voters in the state. For everyone else, Weav...
Don't believe the "moderate" pitch in November
We’re about 80 days away from general elections. If the past is any indicator, many state-level candidates who tried to outdo one another in extreme positions during primary season will now try to sell themselves as moderates to appeal to a...
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