Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research

10/12/2026

Does your child need extra help catching up? Would after-school support make a difference for your family? Starting in 2027, the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit will fund scholarships that can help pay for tutoring, after-school programs, and special-needs services. Massachusetts students can only receive them if the state opts in. Sign the petition: https://speak4.app/lp/fr010ssh

10/12/2026

Florida still has plenty to offer, but rising housing and insurance costs are making the state a less attractive option for potential new residents.

Our latest analysis examines Florida’s slowing migration boom and why housing policy matters for what comes next. https://bit.ly/3TzUAAR

10/09/2026

This week on The Learning Curve, Dr. Jocelyn Chadwick joins Alisha Searcy and Albert Cheng to explore the complexities of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and what Huck and Jim’s friendship can still teach us today. Listen now! https://bit.ly/4zfqGAI

10/07/2026

Can a state deny a child special-education services because his parents exercised a constitutional right? In the Washington Post, Pioneer's Jamie Gass and IJ's David Hodges explain the question at the center of the Hellman family's case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. Read the op-ed here:

Families have the right to put their children in the school best suited for their needs.

10/07/2026

How has Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn endured, challenged readers, and prompted debate for generations? Dr. Jocelyn Chadwick joins The Learning Curve to take a closer look. Listen today! https://pioneerinstitute.org/podcast-episode/dr-jocelyn-chadwick-on-teaching-mark-twain-huck-finn-jim/

10/07/2026

Florida has shown it is willing to innovate, measure results, and stay focused on constant improvement.

Pioneer is proud to join that effort, and we hope the results and lessons learned can have positive impacts nationwide.
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/03/guest-commentary-floridas-success-brings-its-next-test/

10/06/2026

Employers value voc-tech graduates because they can hit the ground running. Tim Murray joins Alisha Searcy and Albert Cheng to discuss why demand for career and technical education is growing. Listen now! https://bit.ly/4ysMUPY

10/06/2026

A new poll from the Pioneer Institute finds most Floridians view homeownership costs as overwhelming, with 80% of owners saying property and flood insurance strain their budgets.

Most Floridians say owning a home in the state is expensive and that buying one is nearly impossible, according to a new Pioneer Institute poll.Among

10/05/2026

“To sustain its success, Florida needs more starter homes and more consistent educational outcomes. All eyes are on the Sunshine State to see whether it continues its willingness to take big swings, solve problems, and course-correct to meet these challenges.”

Read more from Pioneer’s Doug Tuthill and Andrew Mikula in the Orlando Sentinel: https://bit.ly/4AQlbtS

As Florida’s population booms, it is navigating the pressures that have accompanied its popularity. The influx has strained the housing market and raised the stakes for maintaining strong schools.

10/05/2026

To understand Floridians' housing concerns, we polled residents on issues and challenges facing homeowners and prospective homebuyers across the state.

If you're a Floridian, do the answers reflect your experience?

To understand the housing concerns facing Floridians, Pioneer Institute polled Florida residents on housing issues and challenges facing homeowners and prospective homebuyers across the state.