Analysis - All Posts
Remedial Math Report: A Clear Picture of Inadequate Mathematics Preparation
Two weeks ago, we took a look at the recent UC San Diego report on its remedial math course, which found that the number of students needing remediation in even middle and elementary school math skills had risen sharply in the last several years. This week, we return to that
What’s Next After The Shutdown?
The longest federal government shutdown in history is over, with Democrats getting very little in the end. From our new numbers for Winning the Issues (November 15-17), the shutdown was overwhelmingly seen as not worth it (67%) rather than worth it (17%). Only 17% of liberal Democrats and 14% of Democrats said the shutdown was
Roll Call: There’s No Sugarcoating Inflation
The Winston Group’s David Winston writes in today’s Roll Call about the White House’s renewed focus on the economy and affordability, and puts in the context of the elections earlier this month. He argues there is still time for Republicans to take on these issues, and that, while tackling them
UC San Diego Reports Steep Rise In Students Taking Remedial Math
In a report released earlier this month, UC San Diego sought to address what its Senate-Administration Workgroup on Admissions called “a steep decline in the academic preparation of its entering first-year students”. This decline, they write, “poses serious challenges both to student success and to the university’s instructional mission.” While writing and language were
The Political Center Gets The Last Word On The Shutdown
The longest shutdown in history finally came to an end as eight Senators (7 Democrats and 1 Independent who caucuses with Democrats) voted with Republicans to reopen the government. There are many reasons no one wins in a shutdown, especially the American people. It was a base-driven political exercise that
The Message To Republicans Out Of Last Week’s Elections
Last Tuesday’s elections did not go well for Republicans, and while there are several electoral takeaways, one of the most obvious is that cost of living is still a problem for voters. For several weeks, we have highlighted this concern in Discussion Points. Our 2024 post election survey showed Republicans