Mary Clare Amselem, an expert in education policy, is a stay-at-home mom and contributor to The Daily Signal. She is a former analyst in The Heritage Foundation's Center for Education Policy.
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The College Board’s recent announcement that it will no longer score students based only on their ability to correctly answer questions on the SAT exam is about… Read More
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The federal student loan system has been a massive failure. Each year Washington invests more in higher education, topping out at $93 billion last year,… Read More
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Since 1965, federal taxpayers have poured an estimated $2 trillion into education programs associated with President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty. But despite this staggering… Read More
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The FBI dropped a new bombshell on Tuesday, and this time the scandal is Russian-free. Dozens of wealthy parents, including notable celebrities, were charged in… Read More
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Just when you thought California couldn’t ask any more of its taxpayers, the state Legislature is pushing for two years of “free” community college for… Read More
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American colleges and universities are struggling with a perception problem. Between rowdy protests, skyrocketing costs, and some ridiculous course material, students are starting to wonder… Read More
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“Underwater Basket Weaving,” “Tree Climbing,” the “Art of Walking.” Believe it or not, those are all courses taught at accredited colleges and universities in the… Read More
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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos’ recent interview with Lesley Stahl on “60 Minutes” caused quite a bit of backlash from critics. As my colleague Jonathan Butcher… Read More
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If you see thousands of children in West Virginia out of school this week, rest assured they are not playing hooky. In fact, it’s their… Read More
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As Congress turns its attention to the problems facing higher education, the Department of Education announced last week that it will seek public comment on… Read More
