Posts by National Journal
Waiting for Daniel
J. Weston Phippen For one former drug dealer and dropout, the journey from D.C. streets to GED is slow. Washington, D.C.—At 6:30 a.m. Daniel Childs opens his eyes...
If Everyone Wants Preschool, Why Isn’t It Growing?
Fawn Johnson, Reporter Preschool enrollment has stalled over the last four years while other education indicators, like high school graduation rates, have improved. October 20, 2014 Preschool is about...
Why Are Political Scientists Studying Ice Bucket Challenges?
Fawn Johnson, Reporter Who is more civically engaged—the person who votes in every election or the nonvoter who volunteers as a crossing guard at the local elementary school?...
Your Zip Code May Be Dragging You Down
Fawn Johnson, Reporter Cell phones, cable television, and social media have done precious little to improve upward mobility in the United States over the last two generations. The...
