The Wonk Salon, September 2, 2011

Analyzing the Analysis of Traffic Congestion Costs
Victoria Transport Policy Institute
Current methods for calculating the cost of traffic congestion and the benefits of congestion mitigation tend to exaggerate both costs and benefits.

Promoting Digital Learning in Kentucky
Bluegrass Policy Institute
Operating Kentucky’s Barren Academy, an all-virtual program for kids at risk of dropping out, incurs only 37% of the expense of traditional educational programs. How do we get more of that?

School Funding Remains Below 2008 Levels in Many States
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Ten states, including Virginia, have cut state-level support to K-12 education by 10% or more since FY 2008.