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
Homeschools
Former public school educators turning to homeschooling and microschoolingParents and educators alike are abandoning traditional public schools in favor of alternative models such as homeschooling and microschooling, finding they better serve students unique needs. Six months into the… Read More
Public Education
âLeftists are doubling down on gaslighting parents.â DeAngelis fires back at professorâs claim parental rights concerns are based on a âmade-up crisisâA round table panel on education sparked controversy when a professor argued that parents having no say in schools is âa made-up crisis.â The panel was… Read More
Opinion
The economic benefits of school choice(The Daily Signal) â Itâs back to school this week for Florida students and many others across the country. The first days and weeks of a new school… Read More
Public Education
Geography of school choice part III: Small towns and Friday night lightsIn rural towns, schools are geographic landmarks, major employers and, most importantly, the hub of high school football, which may help explain school choice deserts in less-populated Western states. Read More
Public Education
Poll: Missouri voters favor charter school expansion, educational freedom and restrictions on gender ideology in schoolsA recent poll revealed the majority of Missouri voters support socially conservative and pro-school choice policies for education. The survey was conducted by Saint Louis University… Read More
Public Education
Nevada governor to campaign against Democrats who blocked school choiceNevadaâs governor sent a warning to lawmakers who blocked school choice by vowing to campaign against them. âI’ll do everything in my power to prevent them from being successfulâ in… Read More
Public Education
The geography of school choice part II: the urban effectWhy hasnât school choice made it out West? Liv Finne, director of the Center for Education at Washington Policy Center, has an intriguing answer. âI think it has primarily… Read More
Public Education
Florida’s two school choice scholarship programs break participation record(The Center Square) â The state of Florida says a record number of students are either participating or have applied to the stateâs two school choice scholarship programs. In a… Read More
Public Education
Corey DeAngelis wins libertarian support for school choice in live debate, according to audienceArguing libertarians should support school choice, policy expert Corey DeAngelis won a live debate on Monday, according to survey results of the audience before and after the dialogue. In an… Read More
Public Education
What do this yearâs gubernatorial candidates in Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi think about education?Three states will elect governors in November. Here’s where the frontrunners stand on education. Kentucky In the Bluegrass State, Democratic incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear is running against Republican Daniel Cameron,… Read More
Legislation
Texas House Committee report previews special session on educationA legislative committee released recommendations for improving education in Texas in anticipation of special session on school choice. The House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment was commissioned in… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: School is starting but kids are being left behind in Texas(The Center Square) â Itâs an exciting time as millions of students return to schools in Texas this month. The bright young minds are ready to take the next step in… Read More
Public Education
Why does America have school choice deserts despite the policy’s popularity? (The geography of school choice: Part I)Never in Americaâs history has school choice been so popular or had so much momentum. However, school choice deserts remain, particularly in the West. While states like Florida and Iowa… Read More