Public Education
Bill would increase Tennessee teacher pay, stop payroll collection of union dues(The Center Square) – A bill to both raise the minimum Tennessee teacher salary to $50,000 by 2026-27 and eliminate the option of districts collecting Tennessee Education Association dues from… Read More
Government, Public Education
1 in every 5 Missouri schools is at risk of losing full accreditation after latest test scores plummet 25% statewideMissouri assessment test results from 2021-22 were released Tuesday, revealing breathtaking performance drops leaving more than 100 school districts short of the full accreditation mark. The Department of… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Why chipping away at the Blaine Amendments is important for school choiceWith 29 states currently considering school choice legislation, the education freedom movement seems unstoppable. But the legacy of a 19th century congressman hasn’t made it… Read More
Government
Missouri House passes open enrollment billThe Missouri House narrowly voted Thursday to allow open enrollment across school districts. HB 253, spearheaded by Republican Rep. Brad Pollitt, now heads to the… Read More
Public Education
Texas Rep. Brian Harrison files bill to defund state school board association(Daily Caller) – Republican Texas Rep. Brian Harrison filed HB 3559 Monday to prevent taxpayer dollars intended for school districts from being used to fund nonprofit organizations and associations that… Read More
Government
South Carolina voters could decide on state funds for religious schools(The Center Square) – The South Carolina House passed a measure allowing voters to decide whether to lift a provision that bars state tax dollars from benefiting religious or private… Read More
Government
Florida lawmakers to tackle school choice expansion in new session(The Center Square) – Florida’s Legislature will be serving up a smorgasbord of issues during the upcoming 60-day regular session that begins on Tuesday. Gov. Ron DeSantis has said many… Read More
Government
South Carolina House approves resolution to repeal Blaine Amendment, which would smooth the road for school choiceSouth Carolina’s House of Representatives voted in favor of a measure to repeal the state’s Blaine Amendment, which prohibits state funds from benefitting religious or private educational institutions. Read More
Government
Arkansas committee approves LEARNS bill(The Center Square) – The Arkansas House Education Committee gave a “do pass” recommendation to a sweeping omnibus bill that would raise starting teacher salaries and provide “Educational Freedom… Read More
Government
Georgia Senate committee advances education savings accounts bill(The Center Square) – The Senate Education Committee voted to advance legislation creating state-funded education savings accounts. The committee voted 6-5 Tuesday afternoon in favor of Senate Bill 233, the… Read More