‘Nice White Parents’ Responsible for Failing Public Schools, New York Times Says

Plus: DC Takes Federal Largesse, but Rejects Law Enforcement Help

August 29 2020   Good morning from Washington, where, unlike The New York Times, most policymakers still don't blame the public schools crisis on "nice white parents." Mary Clare Amselem explains. D.C. covets money from federal taxpayers, but not federal help policing its streets. Fred Lucas reports. Plus: school choice in the spotlight and putting female athletes at a disadvantage. Fifteen years ago today, Hurricane Katrina makes landfall near New Orleans as a Category 4 storm, soon becoming one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history. We continue to keep those in Hurricane Laura's path in our prayers. Have a wonderful weekend.     COMMENTARY 'Nice White Parents' Responsible for Failing Public Schools, New York Times Says By Mary Clare Amselem "Try, whenever possible, to suppress the power of white parents." That quote comes from the Times' podcast "Nice White Parents," which chronicles the history of a New York public school. More NEWS DC Takes Federal Largesse, but Rejects Law Enforcement Help By Fred Lucas The federal government gave the District of Columbia $3.3 billion over four years, more than any other city, according to the fiscal watchdog Open the Books. More COMMENTARY School Choice Shines This Week By Lindsey Burke School choice is a policy star at the Republican National Convention, where President Trump promises to "expand charter schools and provide school choice for every family in America." More COMMENTARY What's at Stake as Judge Pauses Law on Transgender Sports By Nicole Russell A federal judge temporarily blocks an Idaho law that essentially says biological males and females must compete separately in school-sponsored athletics. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: Black Lives Matter Suppresses the Truth About Poverty By Star Parker Black Lives Matter demands the removal of billboards that state: "Tired of Poverty? Finish school. Take any job. Get married. Save and invest. Give back to your neighborhood." More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at comments@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.