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K-12 Policy Reform August News
Notes on K-12 news and research with links to sources (most but not all with August publication dates). • “The newest advantage of being rich in America? Higher grades Escalating grade inflation at wealthy high schools is another blow to … Continue reading
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U.S. China Trade War: Raising Costs for U.S. Manufacturers
William Perry’s May 25, 2017 US China Trade War newsletter writes: We are representing auto parts companies, which have warned the US International Trade Commission (“ITC”) if they go affirmative and find injury in the case, in all probability the companies … Continue reading
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China’s New Charter City
From Paul Romer interview with Cloud Yip from iMoney magazine: Q: The idea of Charter Cities originated from Hong Kong and Shenzhen, am I right? Romer: The two most interesting precedents for Charter Cities are Hong Kong and Shenzhen, so … Continue reading
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Protecting U.S. Producers from Competitively-Priced Steel
A Wall Street Journal headline writer likely sensed something amiss with calls by U.S. steel producers for more protectionism. The August 12, 2015 WSJ print edition article by John W. Miller was titled: “Steelmakers Lodge New Trade Gripe.” The online version, dated … Continue reading
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Winners for Young Patriot Essay Contest 2017
Winners for the 2017 Young Patriots Essay Contest! Three teens took home $9,000 in scholarships from Debate Central’s Young Patriots Essay Contest, sponsored by NCPA and Copart, with essays on whether international free trade agreements are in the best interest … Continue reading
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US/China Civil Society Engagement
In April, 2016 China’s government launched a new effort to restrict and control its society. “Clampdown in China Restricts 7,000 Foreign Organizations,” (New York Times, April 28, 2016) begins: China took a major step on Thursday in President Xi Jinping’s … Continue reading
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Limit Immunity for Police? Or Protecting Rogue Officers?
The Nov/Dec, 2016 Lincoln-Douglas Debate topic is controversial: “Resolved: The United States ought to limit qualified immunity for police officers.” Lincoln-Douglas debaters should read widely on the police/citizen clashes over the last year, and consider values including, of course, justice and safety. Police working … Continue reading
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