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Christina Martin discusses Control Cometh Before the Fall of Education
Policy Analyst Christina Martin discusses her latest commentary on a desire for control leading to the fall of education. See the full commentary here: http://cascadepolicy.org/news/2011/12/29/control-cometh-before-the-fall-of-education/
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Because of you, we got to fight for freedom
All of us at Cascade Policy Institute want to thank you for giving your time and support this to help us promote freedom in Oregon! During this season of giving, we hope that you’ll open your hearts once again and … Continue reading
Blended Learning: Making Technology Work for Students
In the Nation’s Digital Learning Report Card, Oregon received great marks for our state’s full-time online programs and access to blended learning in Oregon’s public charter schools. Oregon received low marks in the national Report Card for failing to make … Continue reading
Sal Khan Schools Oregon Legislators
Sal Khan, a hedge fund analyst, started making online videos to tutor his cousins. The videos gained popularity far beyond his cousins as kids across the country started benefiting from Mr. Khan’s clear and free lessons. He quit his day … Continue reading
Unemployment Insurance According to the President’s New Advisor
President Obama recently appointed Alan Krueger of Princeton to be his new chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. As the Wall Street Journal recently recognized, Mr. Krueger has written about the effects of unemployment insurance on the unemployed. Namely, … Continue reading
Is Unemployment Insurance Stimulative?
Does unemployment insurance stimulate the economy? This question has been debated by economists from different schools of thought for decades. Stephen Moore’s recent Wall Street Journal opinion gave a great answer. He said: “I have two teenage sons. One worked … Continue reading
Brilliant SNL solution for national debt crisis
What should our nation’s leaders do about the debt crisis? The problem which has baffled our nation’s leaders, has been solved by Saturday Night Live’s revolutionary book, Don’t Buy Stuff You Can’t Afford. Check out SNL’s sound economic policy work … Continue reading
Posted in Cascade Website, Christina Martin, Satire, Tax and Budget, Video
Tagged debt, debt ceiling, debt crisis, snl
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Victories for Oregon’s K-12 Kids Today: School Choice Bills Pass House and Senate
Today, Oregon’s legislators looked somewhat frenzied as they fought for key education reforms in Oregon. After tense negotiations, significant amendments, and a tug-of-war on several education bills, the Oregon legislature passed a package of education reforms with strong bi-partisan support. The … Continue reading
School Choice up for Vote Today: Your Voice Could Tip the Balance
Want kids to have more educational options? This afternoon, the Oregon House of Representatives will be voting on three school choice bills that would allow parents to have better access to public schools (especially charter schools). If the House passes … Continue reading
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Tagged Cascade Policy Institute, charter schools, college sponsor, education, hb 2301, hb 3645, hb 3681, interdistrict transfer, K-12 education reform, online education, oregon legislature, school choice, virtual charter school
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Oregon On Verge of Important School Choice Reforms – Time for Concerned Voters to Tip the Balance
Now is a pivotal opportunity for you to make a difference for school choice with just a few minutes of your time. Democratic Governor Kitzhaber and the House Republicans are working together behind the scenes together to push through a … Continue reading