Independent Education Research. Unfunded. Unflinching.

Who controls education in America? Lynne Taylor examines the battle over parents, government, school boards, funding, outside interests, and the policies shaping America’s schools and the future of education.

How could IDEA, Medicaid, Child Find, and school-based services affect parental consent? Lynne Taylor examines IDEA Parts B and C, early intervention, home visits, whole-child services, student data, and concerns about how these policies could reach public, private, and homeschool families.

Can local communities stop massive data centers before they transform their towns? Lynne Taylor speaks with Lori Merriman of Wake Up JeffCo about the Festus, Missouri data center fight, zoning, property rights, local government, lawsuits, infrastructure demands, and how citizens can organize to protect their communities.

What do proposed IDEA changes mean for parental consent and school-based services? Lynne Taylor examines IDEA, Medicaid, Title I, mental health services, federal funding, student data, Full-Service Community Schools, and why the implications may reach public, private, and homeschool families.