Pacific Research Institute Archives

California’s Highest-in-the-Nation Gas and Diesel Taxes

January 24, 2022 8:36 am

California has the nation’s highest prices for gasoline and diesel fuels, coming in as high as $5.57 per gallon of gas, according to AAA. The cost of a tank of gas for a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 24.6 gallon...

Pandemic Lockdowns Caused Huge Student Learning Losses and Widened Achievement Gaps

August 16, 2021 3:52 pmAugust 16, 2021 3:52 pm

“With uncertainty over the impact of the COVID-19 Delta variant on the start of the upcoming school year, new research shows the extent of learning loss and mental health problems experienced by students during the pandemic-caused school closures,” Education Scholar...

Making the Case for Patriotic Education in American Schools

November 11, 2020 2:34 pmNovember 11, 2020 2:34 pm

President Donald Trump signed an executive order recently establishing a 1776 Commission to create a curriculum that teaches “patriotic education” in schools. This is not only necessary because of the lack of Civics taught in schools, but in answer to the New...