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December 2011

The Jefferson Journal:  How Should We Fund 'Students Without Borders?'
The Jefferson Journal: How Should We Fund 'Students Without Borders?' — By Chris Braunlich  Our system of geographically-based education is challenged by the onset of virtual education, in which a student may live anywhere in the state and receive an education from anywhere in the state.   Currently, education is largely funded by state and local taxes, with huge variations based on the relative "wealth" of a jurisdiction.  But in an instructional world that doesn't recognize geographic boundaries, how should we fund online education?  Here's one idea. Read It Here!

December 2011

The Jefferson Journal:  Why I Want Michael Mann's Emails
The Jefferson Journal: Why I Want Michael Mann's Emails — By Dr. David Schnare, PhD  Some argue that the emails of University of Virginia professor Michael Mann should be protected from public release on the grounds that to do otherwise would "chill" the work of scientists and academics.  Others argue that Mann is doing nothing more than trying to keep secrets and let no one know what he did and how he did it.  In this commentary, the lead attorney on the UVA-Mann email case weighs in with his arguments.  (12/7/2011).  Read It Here!

December 2011

Fall 2011 Chairman's Update
Fall 2011 Chairman's Update — In it's December 2011 report, the Thomas Jefferson Institute reviews its work with Governor McDonnell's Commission on Government Reform and Restructuring; its support for educational reform, including new options for students and it's work to promote market-oriented economic development policies. Read It Here!

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