Public Education
School choice experts defend Arkansas’ universal school choice program on panelSchool choice continues to be a hot topic in Arkansas. Educators and policy gurus nationwide know the current education system isn’t working for most kids, but they don’t all agree… Read More
Public Education
Are kids missionaries? A key question in the public school debateIt’s a frequent question in the Christian community: should parents send their children to public school or private school (or homeschool)? Many factors may influence their decision, including finances, transportation… Read More
Homeschools
North Carolina’s public schools changing policies to embrace homeschoolers, analysts sayAs homeschooling has grown in North Carolina over the years, schools have been changing their policies to accommodate them, a recent study suggests. “The last time EdNC did an analysis… Read More
Public Education
Thousands of families changing schools after West Virginia’s expansion of student transfer rightsSpecial needs spurred Samantha Ribeiro Matos, a mom in West Virginia, to enroll her 6- and 7-year-old sons in three schools within three years in search of adequate services. In… Read More
Courts
South Carolina families fight back after ruling stops school choice programThey’re fighting back – and fighting back tears. Families affected by the South Carolina Supreme Court’s decision to shut down a school choice program aren’t taking things lying down. Following… Read More
Public Education
Pennsylvania’s school choice programs are helping thousands of families. Democrats want to end them(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Pennsylvania’s school choice programs have opened a door for thousands of low and middle income families to get their children out of the state’s flagging… Read More
Opinion
The Colorado education establishment is peddling school choice myths. Here’s the truth.The Colorado Board of Education is peddling myths about school choice as voters weigh a constitutional amendment in November’s election. Lisa Escárcega and Kathy Plomer, both members of the Colorado… Read More
Christian Schools
More parents skipping public schools, choosing Christian school from startThe growth is real and it’s starting early. An increasing number of parents are ruling out public school completely and choosing Christian school for their kids from day one. Northland… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Why the frantic school-morning routine, not homeschooling, should be considered ‘extreme’Sometimes the best answer is the simplest one, but media outlets love to scoff at simplicity as somehow “extreme.” Take homeschooling as an example. An informal survey of parents found… Read More
Public Education
Private schools receiving education voucher funds not subject to open records requests, Arkansas AG saysArkansas private schools that accept state school choice funds are not subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, according to an opinion released by Attorney… Read More
Public Education
Jewish education thriving in Florida thanks to school choice lawJewish K-12 education is booming in Florida, and researchers credit the growth to the state’s universal school choice. Teach Coalition, an advocate for Jewish education, and Step Up For Students,… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin voters ever more dissatisfied with public educationWisconsin voters are increasingly disappointed with their local public schools, a stark new poll reveals. Multiple surveys by the Marquette Law School Poll (MLSP), a public… Read More
Government
North Carolina plan will clear 55,000 from school choice scholarship waiting list(The Center Square) – Republican leaders in North Carolina announced a mini-budget spending plan Friday that will clear a 55,000-student wait list for school choice. The measure, scheduled for a… Read More
Opinion
Hey Kamala: Leave them kids alone(The Daily Signal) – As summer ends, students across the country are making their way back to school and into classrooms. Some parents and students find this time of year to be… Read More
Courts
Christian school sues Maine for ‘poison pill’ attempt to dodge school choice rulingDespite losing its case in the U.S. Supreme Court, Maine is still attempting to discriminate against Christian schools, a lawsuit claims. Two years after the high court condemned religious discrimination… Read More
Public Education
Indiana’s special needs ESA reaches max capacityIndiana’s education savings account (ESA) program has hit maximum capacity in just its third year of existence. “We are thrilled to announce that every dollar allocated to the Indiana… Read More
Public Education
Ohio AG tells Columbus schools to bus choice students(The Center Square) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is threatening to sue the Columbus Public School District if it doesn’t restart transportation for charter- and private-school students. About two weeks… Read More
Public Education
Even with ESA increase, Arizona Department of Education underspent in FY 2024(The Center Square) – Tom Horne, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced today that the total state education spending for 2024 came in under budget, challenging claims that the ESA… Read More
Public Education
School year kicks off with new lab schools in Virginia(The Center Square) – Back to school is always chock-full of firsts for students: a new grade, sometimes a new school, and often new classmates and teachers— although this school year also… Read More
Politics
GOP primary victors could reshape the Wyoming educational landscape, giving parents more choicesSeveral pro-school choice Republican candidates for the Wyoming state House won their primary races on Tuesday, signaling a growing appetite for educational freedom from voters. The results give conservatives in Wyoming… Read More