Legislation
‘The people running it are doing a good job.’ Arizona hearing opens hood of nation’s first universal school choice program(The Center Square) â Questions regarding the universal Empowerment Scholarship Account program were front and center at an Arizona House of Representatives hearing on Wednesday. âThis is not a forum… Read More
Public Education
This Florida county is experiencing a school choice boomThousands of students in one Florida county are leaving traditional public schools for charter and private schools, thanks in part to school choice options offered by the state. Hillsborough County,… Read More
Culture
Linking school choice to segregation part of âliberal lies,â says Sen. Tim Scott. Data backs him upTeachersâ unions and some public school activists like to argue school choice is a modern form of segregation, a claim Sen. Tim Scott calls a lie. Read More
Public Education
North Carolina State Board of Education vies for control of purse strings after losing charter school approval power, as 77,000 students on charter waitlistThe North Carolina General Assembly recently stripped charter school approval powers away from the State Board of Education (SBE), which has now made a move to keep control of the… Read More
Public Education
Some parents would quit job to home school if Illinois school choice program not extended(The Center Square) â Some Illinois parents say they will opt for home schooling over public schools if the state chooses not to extend the Invest In Kids school choice… Read More
Opinion
New Mexico keeps passing the buck of education reformNew Mexico is arguably the worst state for public school students. Only 21% of the stateâs 4th graders are proficient in reading, with 19% proficient in math. It’s even worse… Read More
Public Education
2023 is âYear of Education Freedomâ as parents move âfrom dissatisfaction to oppositionâ of progressive policies in schools, says Heritage reportThe Heritage Foundation has released a new report calling 2023 the âYear of Education Freedom,â citing three ways education reforms are being pushed by parents at the state level. âThe… Read More
Public Education
Missouri Democrat blocks national school choice expert online but canât escape public backlash against her anti-choice hypocrisyA heated debate on school choice took place over the weekend on a Missouri Democratâs social media page â though she quickly blocked the national expert who called her out… Read More
Public Education
Union president’s school choice hypocrisy sparks debate over Illinois’ expiring program(The Center Square) â Officials from across Illinois are sharing their views on whether the state should extend the Invest In Kids school choice scholarship program, which is set to expire… Read More
Christian Schools
Catholic education is growing in Florida, fueled in part by school choiceEnrollment in Catholic schools is booming in Florida at a time when half of the stateâs K-12 students are being educated in a school other than their zip code-assigned public… Read More
Homeschools
Microschools continue to be a popular alternative for families seeking a better education for their childrenMicroschools and learning pods are growing so popular for families around the country, they have received national media attention. These learning environments tend to be smaller… Read More
Public Education
NYC public schools are being âovercrowdedâ by immigrant students stuck without school choiceRising immigration rates are revealing fractures in the New York City public education system. NYC education officials recently reported that growing populations in dense areas are overwhelming some schools. More… Read More
Public Education
Chicago Teachers Union leader opposed school choice, reportedly sends her child to private schoolMany leaders who oppose school choice have been known to send their children to private schools. This includes both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala… Read More
Public Education
Geography of school choice part IV: Power politics of teachersâ unionsThe political opposition of teachersâ unions must be considered as a major factor in why school choice deserts exist in Western states, education reformers say. â[Teachersâ unions] have basically captured… Read More
Christian Schools
Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters defends nationâs first religious charter schoolOklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters penned a defense of Americaâs first-ever religious charter school, which is currently being sued by anti-religious groups. The application… Read More
Public Education
New reports says school choice lowers education tuition inflationTuition inflation over the last decade was lower on average in states with school choice, a report by the Heritage Foundation says. âData analysis from the past decade reveals that… Read More
Legislation
School choice scholarship renewal âthe fightâ of Illinoisâ veto session(The Center Square) â With a new school year underway or about to begin for students in schools across Illinois, some attending a private school using scholarships from the Invest… Read More
Homeschools
âSchools are failing according to their own standards,â says former teacher-in-training turned homeschool advocateTim Lieber credits his high school band teacher with helping transform his life â precisely because she worked as much as possible outside the school system. âShe never followed any… Read More
Christian Schools
Learning center offers Christian classes for public school students, triples enrollment in first 2 yearsIn a small Georgia town, a group of Christians got creative about reaching public school students with the Christian message. âThere wasnât really an option for [public school students] to… Read More
Legislation
Voters support school choice measures, poll finds(The Center Square) â School choice has become a heated topic in state houses nationwide, with six states enacting universal school choice programs this year, which allow public funds to… Read More