Education

Bridging the gap between today’s youth and tomorrow’s future

From early childhood programs, through grade school, to higher education, education plays a critical role in the development of a skilled workforce and a strong economy. The Institute analyzes education policy particularly as it pertains to low- and moderate- income students.

Public Education Funding: A Traffic Jam on the Bridge to Excellence

School funding formula changes will stall progress. 09/04/08

New Data on Education Spending: We're #42! Some decry the Thornton plan as "fiscally irresponsible." But the alternative is an education funding effort that is among the lowest in the U.S. 03/18/05

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Funding for Adult Education is On the Bubble Our colleague Jason Perkins-Cohen makes the case for state funding on the Opinion page of the Baltimore Sun. 03/22/05

Back to the Basics on Thornton Before this school improvement plan was passed more than half of 8th graders in every district failed to meet state reading standards. So why does the current debate on Thornton focus on its cost? 9/21/04