The Issues

Education Freedom

The Jefferson Journal: The Two-Edged Sword of SOL Reform

Judging from the platforms of both gubernatorial candidates, Virginia’s Standards of Learning exams may be in for a tougher time next year. But in the rush to reform, advocates are...

Christian Braunlich
October 28, 2013

The Two-Edged Sword of SOL Reform

Judging from the platforms of both gubernatorial candidates, Virginia’s Standards of Learning exams may be in for a tougher time next year. Both Ken Cuccinelli and Terry McAuliffe have called...

Christian Braunlich
October 16, 2013

What Is Blended Learning … and how can it help Virginia’s students?

“Blended Learning” has the potential to offer a higher quality learning experience by letting students learn at their own pace, receive immediate feedback on their performance, and capture students achievement...

Christian Braunlich
October 10, 2013

Has College Enrollment Peaked?

The number of Americans enrolled in four-year colleges has increased fairly steadily since 1970 but it took a dive between 2011 and 2012. Nationally, according to the September 2013 edition...

Jefferson Forum
October 2, 2013

Governor’s Race Produces New Educational Accountability

Ken Cuccinelli can’t catch a break. From the left, opponent Terry McAuliffe charges that his tax plan will cut funding to education – a false claim ignoring the truth noted...

Christian Braunlich
September 18, 2013

Standards of Learning (SOLs) are Changing

Here’s a pop quiz: since their inception in the 1990s, the Standards of Learning tests have (a) relied exclusively on multiple-choice questions, (b) rewarded rote memorization, (c) resulted in ever-higher...

Jefferson Forum
September 18, 2013

Thompson: Campaigns Should Focus on Ideas, not Baseless Attacks

It’s becoming “silly season” in the race for Governor, and candidates should be spending their time offering positive policy solutions, says Mike Thompson, president of the Thomas Jefferson Institute.

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Mike Thompson
September 4, 2013

Cuccinelli: For Reform, Stand With Parents

Read Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Democrat Terry McAuliffe’s plans for pre-K through 12 education, and you’ll find a lot in common: Both want a new emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology,...

Jefferson Forum
August 21, 2013

The Jefferson Journal: For Reform, Stand With Parents

Read Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Democrat Terry McAuliffe’s plans for pre-K through 12 education and you’ll find a lot in common: Both want a new emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology,...

Christian Braunlich
August 16, 2013

Jefferson Forum concentrates on policies that affect everyday life in Virginia

Economic Freedom

Lower taxes and fewer regulations

Education Freedom

More choices for Virginia families

Energy Freedom

Reliable, affordable energy

Worker Freedom

Protecting Virginia’s right-to-work tradition

These are the building blocks of a more competitive and prosperous Virginia.