Unions and Indiana Cities
For release noon Nov. 30 and thereafter (551 words) In Indiana, persons on the staff of a city or county are also allowed by state law to sit on the fiscal body of that same entity. Think about that for a moment. It is difficult to imagine a more blatant conflict of interest. It is Read the full article…
To Improve Schools, Raise Standards for Teachers
For release noon Nov. 23 and thereafter (673 words The way to improve schools is to improve teachers. On that point, the data are clear. But how do we do it? And can we do it fast enough to affect the next generation? Answers may be found in nations where students outperform the United States Read the full article…
Government Unions 101
For release noon Nov. 16 and thereafter (691 words) The impact of labor unions is often seen as uniform over history. But today, labor cartels are less useful, since labor markets are more competitive. And it is increasingly difficult for unions to achieve their goals, since product markets have become far more competitive. Likewise, unions Read the full article…
Give the Best Teachers More Money
For release noon Nov. 9 and thereafter (665 words) The best teachers deserve more pay. Who could argue with that simple proposition? Well, get ready. The teachers union and defenders of status quo are gearing up to block this key element of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ education reform agenda. They will trot out every excuse to Read the full article…
The Dems Lost but Who Won?
For immediate release (670 words) With Election 2010, the GOP controls the U.S. House with a solid majority, tightened up the Senate and made considerable gains at the state and local levels — from governors’ mansions to city councils. In one sense, this is nothing new. It is common for the president’s party Read the full article…
‘For the Kids’ Is Deceptive
For release noon Nov. 2 and thereafter (557 words) Every few years an issue re-emerges in Indiana, one that deserves more serious, objective public debate but seems mired in emotionalism and politics. That issue this next session is full-day kindergarten for all Hoosier five-year olds. Please know there is more to it than being either Read the full article…
