Schools were closed down for the spring, and many are projected to remain closed for the fall. How will this affect children’s academic development? Some propose handing out “A grades” to each and every student, regardless of their development. Others argue for holding each and every child back for a whole year. Failure: The Federal “Misedukation” of America's Children, by Vicki E. Alger:

Research Fellow Vicki Alger, author of Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America's Children appears on the Andy Caldwell radio show to talk about Child Safety Accounts for families of students who are bullied or don't feel safe in their schools. CSA's can be used for home schooling, private schooling, online schooling and other education options for families.

Research Fellow Vicki E. Alger's presentation at the Western Regional Conference, hosted by Turning Point USA and held in Newport Beach, CA, on October 26, 2019.

School choice is not favored by some politicians, but they often send their children to private schools. Research Fellow Vicki Alger, author of School choice is not favored by some politicians, but they often send their children to private schools. Research Fellow Vicki Alger, author of Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America's Children talks with Andy Caldwell about the hypocrites who don't want the general population to choose schools that best fit their children. Opening schools to competition would improve academics and discipline in schools, says Alger. talks with Andy Caldwell about the hypocrites who don't want the general population to choose schools that best fit their children. Opening schools to competition would improve academics and discipline in schools, says Alger.

Research Fellow Vicki Alger, author of Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America’s Children appears on the Andy Caldwell radio show. She discusses the state of charter schools in America. Charter schools are thriving due to competition for students. Parents deserve a choice in their children's education, says Alger.

Independent Institute Senior Fellow Vicki E. Alger presentation at the Young Women's Leadership Summit held in Dallas TX, on June 8, 2019.

Private school choice programs in the United States serve almost half a million students, the vast majority of them low-income, disadvantaged, and special-needs children. Independent Institute Research Fellow Vicki E. Alger, author of Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America's Children , explains why more and more parents support educational freedom.

Research Fellow Vicki Alger, author of Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America’s Children appears on Real Talk with Riggin on KZIM/KSIM radio in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Alger discusses the failures of the US Department of Education and the Common Core curriculum which was implemented ten years ago.

It's the ten year anniversary of Common Core. Are children better off as a result of this government intervention in education? Research Fellow Vicki Alger, author of Failure: The Federal Misedukation of America's Children talks with guest host Jason Chaffetz, retired US Representative from Utah, about the record of Common Core and the US Department of Education.