The Issues

Education Freedom

An Education Where Students Have Skin in the Game

The Cristo Rey Network, a chain of Catholic schools, has enrolled its first class of 105 students on the former campus of Benedictine High School in Richmond, creating an affordable...

Jefferson Forum
July 31, 2019

NEA embraces the woke agenda — but votes down “student learning”

(Editor’s Note: Teachers in Virginia who belong to their local Virginia Education Association unit also belong to the National Education Association, and a portion of their dues goes to the...

Jefferson Forum
July 17, 2019

Cristo Rey Offers New High School Choice for Richmond Students In Need

(Editor’s Note: The Cristo Rey school set to open in September will provide a new opportunities for at risk students … not only in education but in preparation for life....

Jefferson Forum
April 3, 2019

Want to Stop the Insanity? Focus on Education

How many shake their heads every time they listen to the news? If you are like me, you wonder what in the world is going on in our society today....

Jefferson Forum
April 3, 2019

Rampant grade inflation is harming vulnerable high schoolers

(Editor’s Note: In recent years Virginia teachers, parents and students have recited a mantra of “too many tests,” demanding their reduction or outright elimination. As a result, the Virginia General...

Jefferson Forum
March 7, 2019

Equal Access for Teachers?

Should Virginia teachers have equal access to any legitimate employee association offering professional support, insurance and other benefits, so they can find the best deal for their money? Legislation introduced...

Christian Braunlich
February 7, 2019

Jefferson Journal: Equal Access for Teachers?

Should Virginia teachers hae equal access to any legitimate employee association offering professional support, insurance and other benefits, so they can find the best deal for their money? Senator William...

Christian Braunlich
February 5, 2019

Deconstructing Teacher Turnover

(Editor’s Note: Chester Finn has a long and distinguished career in education, academe and government. He is currently Distinguished Senior Fellow and President Emeritus at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute...

Jefferson Forum
January 23, 2019

Can Charter Schools Reverse Richmond’s Enrollment Decline?

Virginia is notorious for its hostility toward charter schools. In the Old Dominion, charter schools must be approved by local school boards, which see educational alternatives as a threat rather...

Jefferson Forum
October 31, 2018

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.