Alec Schemmel is an Investigative Reporter for the Washington Free Beacon. He graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., where he studied journalism and political science. Alec is originally from Charlotte, N.C., and now lives in Arlington, Va. His email address is schemmel@freebeacon.com.
Nation's Largest Teachers' Union Bankrolls Fight to Kill School Choice in Nebraska
Teachers' unions have ramped up left-wing political spending in recent years
George and Alex Soros Max Out to Israel-Hating Congresswoman
‘Squad’ member Pramila Jayapal called Israel a ‘racist state’ in an address to Palestinian activists
'I Would Be Embarrassed': Economists Hammer Biden's Attempts to Spin Sky-High Inflation
Real wages continuously declined after Biden took office
'Teaching Toward Social Justice': California's New Math Framework Aims to Create 'Equitable Outcomes' Between Students
New guidelines abandon student performance tracking and aim to eliminate differences in 'school experiences'
FACT CHECK: Biden Admin Says Its Stimulus Spending Didn't Spike Inflation
Verdict: Biden signed the American Rescue Plan. Then US inflation outpaced other countries.
Liberal Nonprofit Finds Solution to Portland's Homeless Crisis: A Million Dollars for 'Equity and Inclusion'
Oregon saw one of the nation’s largest increases in homelessness from 2020 to 2022
Meet Oregon's Next Education Director: A 'Social Justice Advocate' Who Wants Teachers to 'Own' Their 'Privilege'
Charlene Williams's appointment comes as Oregon students struggle
North Carolina Governor, a Democrat, Vetoes Bill That Would Protect Women's Sports From Biological Men
Roy Cooper’s veto comes after biological male seriously injured state volleyball player
'Building an Antiracist America': Top Pennsylvania School District Pushes Teachers To Infuse Critical Race Theory Into Their Lessons
Pennsylvania school teachers must 'know and acknowledge that biases exist in the education system' before they can teach in the state