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MI is a think tank whose mission is to develop and disseminate new ideas that foster greater economic choice and individual responsibility.

New York, NY
Vrijeme pridruživanja: prosinac 2008.

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    We want to recognize America’s up-and-coming nonprofit leaders who have found innovative ways to solve our most serious public problems. Do you know someone who is making an impact in their community? Nominate them today.

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  2. Charter schools provide substantial academic benefits for students who attend them—especially lower-income and minority students. Charters also have a positive effect on students “left behind” in traditional public schools. via

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  3. Positive social norms—notably work ethic and strong families—have served Americans well. But as these social norms begin to fray, nonprofit organizations that once promoted such values have been diverted from that task by government dollars.

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  4. Many think public schools ought to be values-neutral. But no school is truly values-neutral. ­Schools play a unique role in a child’s development—and reformers shouldn’t shy away from pursuing values that will make their communities stronger.

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  5. As we consider the impact the Supreme Court’s decision in Espinoza v. Montana DOE might have on religious schools, we should consider the impact Catholic schools have—not just on the students they serve but also on the communities in which they're located.

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  6. Learn more about and the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh:

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  7. Founded in 2009, TIP provides training and employment opportunities for ex-offenders looking to rebuild their lives as well as for at-risk high school graduates. TIP has helped nearly 400 people gain a solid pathway to a steady job and livable wage.

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  8. In the 1940s, ’s grandfather dressed up—white shirt, tie, fedora—to take the streetcar to the steel mill. “There was,” Shelton says, “such dignity in the trades back then.” There still is at the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh.

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  9. "The recidivism rate among formerly incarcerated Pennsylvanians is around 43%. The rate among Shelton’s former trainees is 9%."

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  10. .: "To a person from a fractured family, a job says: Someone objectively values you. To a person fresh from prison, a job says: You are a welcomed, functioning part of the society." via Photos courtesy of Michael Saviski

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  11. America’s marquee cities—like New York, Seattle, San Francisco—need to think like high-growth cities again. This will require reducing land-use regulations to permit denser housing, broad infrastructure expansion, and a pro-growth mindset. via

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  12. . visited Manhattan Institute winner and toured Shelton's Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, where ex-offenders receive training in the trades and employment opportunities. via

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  13. Government programs position themselves as the go-to resource for assisting those in need. Although government-supported social programs may be necessary, it’s important to recognize the role civil society can play in limiting the need for such programs.

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  15. Spending on homeless services alone has more than doubled under Mayor de Blasio, to $2 billion a year. The problem has only gotten worse. Money isn’t really the issue. via

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  16. The minority groups that politicians say are harmed by charter schools are most likely to support charters. Among Democratic voters, 58% of blacks and 52% of Hispanics approve of charter schools, compared with 26% of whites. via

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  17. When states prohibit public support for religious schools in the name of protecting children from the values they impart, the government is showing preference for secularism over religion—and arguably violating the First Amendment. via

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  18. For our nation’s poorest communities, where there are far fewer organizations knitting communities together, institutions like Catholic schools play a pivotal role in building social capital. via

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  19. By ruling the right way in Espinoza v. Montana, the Supreme Court can remove the barriers that disadvantage religious schools and help ensure that all families have the right to choose the values in which they want their children educated.

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  20. A cost-benefit analysis across eight major urban districts found that charter schools are 36% more cost-effective in boosting reading scores and 40% more cost-effective in math than traditional public schools. via 🇺🇸

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  21. De Blasio's Subway Diversion Program assigns cops to target homeless hot spots. The program tickets people breaking MTA rules but rescinds the citation if the violator goes to an intake center to get an evaluation for services. via

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