Government
Blue state victory: New York to opt in to federal school choice program; will other states follow?ÂNew York, one of the biggest â and bluest â states, is likely to opt in to the new federal school choice program. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, made the… Read More
Culture
Watch:Â âWelcome to the party!â: Erika Donalds lauds school choice âera of parent-directed educationâSchool choice âwas once a fringe issue,â but after 15 years it is âmainstream policy,â said Erika Donalds, a leading school choice advocate, on the Katie Miller Podcast. Donalds, who… Read More
Government
âSchool choice is practical, not partisan,â seasoned educator saysDr. JoAnne Kilpatrick spent 20 years working in public schools as a teacher and administrator, but sheâs become a strong advocate for school choice â something many public school officials… Read More
Government
States could leave $23B in school choice funds unused, report warnsStates that do not participate in the new federal school choice tax credit could leave nearly $23 billion in scholarships on the table, a new report finds. Analysis by the America First Policy Institute … Read More
Government
Louisiana governor proposes doubling school choice budget; state opts into Trump programLouisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has proposed doubling the budget for the stateâs universal school choice program for the 2026-27 school year. In his budget proposal, the Republican requested $88 million from the… Read More
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Missouri governor calls for income tax phase-out, opts in to federal school choice programAs he greeted members of the Missouri General Assembly on his way to the dais for his State of the State Address Tuesday, Gov. Mike Kehoe donned a starkly colored… Read More
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Illinois lawmakers push Pritzker on federal school choice program(The Center Square) â Illinois lawmakers are urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to join a new federal school scholarship tax credit program, saying the state âcannot afford to sit on the… Read More
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WSJ rips Wisconsin Gov. Evers for refusal to join federal school choice tax credit programWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is âtaking ordersâ from teachersâ unions instead of seeking the well-being of students in his state, writes The Wall Street Journal editorial… Read More
Government
Blue state governors face decision on new federal school choice programPublic schools are failing too many children across the U.S., and blue state governors can help change that by opting in to the new federal school choice program. Thatâs the… Read More