Michael Hicks: US debt will change local economic development policies
The U.S. national debt is near its politically unsustainable level. That means substantive changes to both taxes and spending in the foreseeable future, which also means less federal funding for state and local governments.
Editorial: Sending armed troops to peaceful protests a dangerous idea
The Los Angeles Times
Editorial: Immigration’s benefits often are overlooked
The (Columbus) Republic
Editorial: Rokita right to target forever chemicals
The (Anderson) Herald Bulletin
Michael Hicks: We botched last curriculum reform, we can’t again
Indiana is in the process of revamping its high school curricula. This could be a superb opportunity to rethink some fundamentals about schooling, its role in society and the needs of the future economy. It is also a good time to re-center the long-term wellbeing of students into the discussion.
John Krull: When the story is the story
Gregg Doyel made national news the other day.
Niki Kelly: Consider this curmudgeon confused on latest diploma move
It finally happened — I have become my father. Specifically, I find myself talking about how things were when I was growing up. For instance, when I went to high school, everyone got the same diploma and it gave you a rounded knowledge base to prepare you for your future, whatever that may have looked like.
Editorial: New ILEARN format will allow more personalized learning
The (Fort Wayne) Journal Gazette
Editorial: All voters, young and old, are valued
The (Anderson) Herald Bulletin
To the Editor: Thank a lineworker
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