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Public Education
Arkansas approves 5,000 applications in inaugural school choice contingent

Arkansas has approved nearly 5,000 students to participate in its flagship school choice program.  The Arkansas Children’s Educational Freedom Account Program (EFA) passed the state legislature earlier this year and… Read More

August 14, 2023
Opinion
Homeschool, private school students begin applying to play public school sports in Kansas

(The Sentinel) – Applications for non-public school students to participate in public school activities began on Aug. 1 and so far, concerns schools would face a flood of homeschool or… Read More

August 10, 2023
Christian Schools
Reports: Public school enrollment down 10% in last 15 years in North Carolina

(The Center Square) – Two new reports on homeschooled and private school students in North Carolina are offering snapshots into the long-term trend of parents seeking alternatives to traditional public… Read More

August 7, 2023
Government
South Carolina education scholarship bill aligns with national trend

(The Center Square) – In passing an education scholarship bill this year, South Carolina lawmakers followed a national trend of allowing more parents to choose where to send their kids… Read More

August 1, 2023
Public Education
‘We’re very optimistic’: Education reform advocate explains the path forward for school choice in Kentucky

Despite having fallen behind the school choice wave, Kentucky education reform advocates are confident change is right around the corner. The Bluegrass State is one of just five states… Read More

July 27, 2023
Public Education
Many Pennsylvania senators continue to argue for school choice in budget talks

(The Center Square) – While the Pennsylvania budget stalemate remains, senators argued over the importance of school choice and increasing public school funding at a committee hearing in Reading. The… Read More

July 26, 2023
Government
Gov. Ivey eager to pass universal school choice in Alabama

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has declared her intent to get universal school choice legislation passed when the Legislature convenes again next year. “My goal is for Alabama to be the… Read More

July 25, 2023
Government
Hundreds of Nevada students expected to lose school choice scholarships. Supporters blame Dem lawmakers

Up to 600 Nevada K-12 students may lose their school choice scholarships next year after the Legislature failed to raise the cap on the program and support the governor’s agenda… Read More

July 24, 2023
Christian Schools
Ohio private school anticipates increase in applications with school choice expansion

An Ohio private school anticipates a significant rise in applications following the expansion of the state’s school choice options. House Bill 33, which took effect immediately… Read More

July 21, 2023
Public Education
‘She couldn’t read’: Black mother schools teachers’ union boss on why families need school choice

A Nebraska parent schooled a teachers’ union boss for opposing school choice in a video now circulating on Twitter. It happened as public school activists, such as Tim Royers, president… Read More

July 21, 2023