Pre-k benefits generally fade out by the 3rd grade, particularly for non-at-risk children. If the goal is to increase kindergarten readiness, pre-k is already helping those children who may benefit from it. But if the goal is to improve graduation rates and academic achievement in the later grades, pre-k is not the solution for failing public schools.
It’s 2023, and Labor Unions are So Cringe
Thanks—but no thanks. Texas is doing very well without politically connected labor unions driving public policy. This weekend, we are likely to scroll past social media posts that claim, “if you like your weekends and 40-hour workweeks, thank a union.” Propaganda like this appears to be having some success, as recent polling by Gallup indicates...