Government, Public Education
Privately-funded education program transformed its Florida community, inspires others(Lisa Buie | reimaginED) – A public school district in the Hoosier State that is seeking to expand education opportunities to its youngest learners has drawn inspiration from a privately… Read More
Culture, Government
State superintendent, state rep dismiss parents’ concerns in Wisconsin schools(Benjamin Yount | The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s state superintendent of schools and at least one Democratic state representative are dismissing the parents who turned out at the Capitol on Thursday… Read More
Government, Public Education
Critics say Twitter suspension is latest attempt by teachers union to silence conservative voicesA conservative education news and policy group was hit with a Twitter suspension last week after a teachers union board member reported the account. Critics say it’s one… Read More
Government
Hopeful idea from Washington: Give students options when schools close(Jonathan Butcher | reimaginED) – U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) is not shy when talking about the grades he earned in high school. He does not hide the fact that… Read More
Government
A primer on education choice options available to Florida families(Patrick R. Gibbons | reimaginED) – You don’t have to go far back in time to see how much educational choice has exploded in popularity. Forty years ago, Florida parents… Read More
Christian Schools, Government, Public Education
A lot of public school employees like private school choice(reimaginED) – Many public school districts oppose private school choice, but in Florida, one of the most choice-rich states in America, many of their employees embrace it. This school year,… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Lutheran schools around the nation celebrate successMore than 1,800 schools across the country celebrated National Lutheran Schools Week in January, marking and celebrating God’s work in Lutheran church-affiliated schools. Lutheran schools meet… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Op-Ed: Private schools are poised to help with teacher shortageFrom teacher shortages to tense school board meetings, Iowa education faces challenges that could become crises if we do not take action quickly. A model for responding to these challenges… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
KC metro participants in school choice rally share why school choice mattersSchool choice helps Christian education. That’s the message of three Kansas City metro Christian schools who rallied at the Missouri state capitol last week. Staff and… Read More
Government, Homeschools
Iowa Republicans propose scholarship program for students in private, public, or homeschool(Mary Stroka | The Center Square) – Several Iowa Republicans proposed Tuesday a new scholarship program beginning in July 2023 for students in competent private instruction (homeschooling), private, and public schools. Read More
Government
Illinois charter school officials push for longer contracts(Kevin Bessler | The Center Square) – Charter school officials are not happy with the current contract renewal process for the public school option. Several Illinois charter schools received contract… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
School choice graduate returns to his roots to open new high school in Miami“The most rewarding part about being an educator is the opportunity to leave a lifelong impact on a person. Whether it is showing someone how to divide, or tie a… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Christian school’s growth in first year provides essential options for communityA Christian school in Casper, Wyo. opened its doors in September with a few dozen students, teachers, and administrators that barely knew each other. Less than one year… Read More
Government
Parents flood Wisconsin private school choice enrollment, crash state website(Benjamin Yount | The Center Square) – It’s the latest snapshot of just how many parents in Wisconsin want to explore educational options for their kids. Tuesday was the first… Read More
Government, Public Education
Sen. Darling: Break up Milwaukee schools into districts to allow for choice(Benjamin Yount | The Center Square) – The latest school choice plan in Wisconsin would break up Milwaukee’s public schools. Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, introduced the plan. Read More
Government
Youngkin establishes partnerships with Virginia universities in school choice push(Tyler Arnold | The Center Square) – In his effort to promote more school choice in the Virginia education system, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a partnership with several colleges and… Read More
Government
Christian schools celebrate School Choice Week, promote quality options in educationThis week, educators and advocates around the country are celebrating National School Choice Week, the “world’s largest celebration of opportunity in education.”… Read More
Government, Public Education
Future of school choice in Wisconsin: Parents’ choice(The Center Square | Benjamin Yount) – School choice advocates in Wisconsin say the coronavirus has changed the conversation about parents having choices in their kids’ education. “We don’t… Read More
Government
National School Choice Week 2022 sees a changed and changing K-12 sector(Matthew Ladner | reimaginED) – The year 2022 arrived just after the second anniversary of the first American COVID-19 case being announced. A great deal has changed over the last… Read More
Government
National School Choice Week highlights growing trend of school choice in Illinois(Kevin Bessler | The Center Square) – Children learn differently so give them choices. That is the message Illinois families and educators are highlighting during National School Choice Week 2022. Nearly… Read More