Legislation
Kansas bill would create a tax credit for private and home school families(The Sentinel) – A Kansas bill that would provide a tax credit to families whose children are in either private school or are homeschooled passed an important procedural hurdle last… Read More
Legislation
Dems’ New Hampshire bill would require all students, including those in private or home schools, to take state assessmentsLegislation introduced by three Democrats in the New Hampshire state House would require all public, private and home school students to take standardized statewide assessments. If passed, the requirement would… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: No, school choice will not destroy private schoolsSchool choice policies will not destroy the future of private education, despite some claims to the contrary. Interviewed in a recent piece for Fox News, President… Read More
Christian Schools
Catholic diocese prohibits preferred pronouns, trans medical surgeries in new school policy(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio, created a policy for the 2023-2024 school year that bars the use of preferred pronouns, medical gender transitions and… Read More
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
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
Christian Schools
Ohio private school anticipates increase in applications with school choice expansionAn 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
Public Education
Elizabeth Warren among 12 U.S. senators who oppose school choice for others yet choose private schools for their own kidsAt least 12 U.S. Senators oppose school choice policies despite discreetly sending their own children to costly private schools, leading to charges of hypocrisy and elitism by critics. Sen. Elizabeth… Read More
Christian Schools
Wichita private school, one of 8 finalists for Yass Prize, awarded $500,000(The Sentinel) – A private school in Wichita, Kansas, which primarily serves African American students, was recently awarded $500,000 as one of the finalists for the prestigious Yass Prize. Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
Private school enrollment continues to grow in North CarolinaIn North Carolina, private school enrollment continues to grow, even as public schools have begun to regain their footing in some areas of the state. The public schools… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
Survey shows Florida’s private schools may soon be full(reimaginED) – Florida’s private schools may reach full enrollment capacity in as little as three years according to data from a survey conducted by Step Up For Students, a state-approved… Read More
Legislation
Catholic education leaders urge support for federal school choice bill(reimaginED) – The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic education leaders are urging support for a federal school choice bill that is poised to aid families whose children attend… Read More
Legislation, Public Education
Alaska AG’s office: Public school funds cannot pay private school tuition(The Center Square) – Public school funds can be used for a limited amount of private educational services but cannot be used to pay for full-private school tuition, according to… Read More
Legislation
Florida’s private school enrollment eclipses 400,000 students(reimaginED) – Florida’s private school enrollment bounced back from the pandemic stronger and healthier than ever according to the Florida Department of Education’s latest annual report on private schools. Read More
Opinion
Wokeism in secular private schools: ‘Go woke or get out’This part is part four in the series, Wokeism in secular private schools. (Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3). (Capital Research) – “Go woke or get out”… Read More
Legislation
SCOTUS nonpublic school funding ruling a victory for Illinois school choice advocates(The Center Square) – Opponents of school choice in Illinois who say extending public funding to religious schools would be a violation of the separation of church and state… Read More
Opinion
Wokeism in secular private schools: Learning “Leninthink”(Capital Research) – The march of woke ideology through private schools has been somewhat different than its takeover of public schools. Government-run schools are pretty much slaves to the political… Read More
Legislation
Policy group wants Ohio to use ARPA money to fund students first(The Center Square) – An Ohio policy group believes the state should use federal funds to expand private school options for students and parents and increase money used for after-school programs… Read More
Christian Schools, Public Education
KSHSAA competitive balance effort for schools, not biological girls(The Sentinel) – The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) allows transgender biological males to compete against biological girls, but it draws the line at public schools having to… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
Wyoming nonprofit works to provide parents educational choices and strengthen private schoolsWyoming State Rep. Sue Wilson, appearing in an interview on PBS. The state of Wyoming ranks last in the U.S. for school choice, with 95% of… Read More
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