Where US House Races Stand, Rule of Law in Decline, and More

The good and bad of virtual tutoring, what's causing damage to the rule of law, and what history tells us about the midterms.

View in browser November 1, 2022 What history tells us about how the House races are shaping up   With the 2022 midterm elections one week away, where do the House races stand? William Galston analyzes past contests—1982, 1994, 2010, and 2018—to see what they may reveal about this year's results.   Read more Rule of law continues 5-year decline, but bright spots emerge   Survey data from the World Justice Project show that the rule of law is now in its fifth straight year of recession. Ted Piccone discusses the factors driving this decline and highlights some welcome exceptions to the negative global trends.   Read more The good and bad of virtual on-demand tutoring   In the wake of the pandemic, virtual tutoring programs have become a popular idea among U.S. school districts and states, but data show that students who are struggling academically may be less likely to take up these optional educational programs. Susanna Loeb and Carly Robinson discuss their recent study and how to get help to the students who need it most.   Read more The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter subscriptions | Receive the Brookings Brief less often