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In the United States, most students graduating from high school don’t know what compound interest is before they sign up for a credit card. But in Singapore, Japan, and Finland, students have a better understanding of foundational mathematical concepts as they enter young adulthood. All three of these high-performing countries have one thing in common: They mandate that schools dedicate at least an hour every day to math instruction.
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This was originally published in The 74. Twenty years ago tomorrow, Hurricane Katrina destroyed much of New Orleans, including its schools.

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As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026, debates over democracy, rights, and free speech dominate headlines.
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It’s Time for the Left To Come to the School Choice Table
Our Phoenix Rising series aims to elevate diverse perspectives and enable informed debate on urgent topics. For too long, the political Left has allowed the debate over school choice to be defined and dominated by conservatives.