Opinion
School choice soon available to half of US kids, but how it’s designed is critical(The Daily Signal) – School choice will soon hit a tipping point. If Texas enacts a universal school choice bill, as seems very likely, then… Read More
School Choice
School choice, not just Supreme Court, on Wisconsin ballot(The Heartlander) — Electing a state Supreme Court justice isn’t the only high stakes issue on Wisconsin’s Tuesday ballot. While the court race may influence national issues such… Read More
Government
McMahon: Trump admin will promote school choice, won’t punish states that don’t adoptAlthough the Trump administration wants to withhold federal funding if states refuse to adhere to specific education policies, support for school choice is not one of them. Education Secretary Linda… Read More
Public Education
Proof is in the pudding: Ohio estimates school choice will grow 20% in 2 yearsOhio is expecting a massive increase in families seeking school choice scholarships. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce projected the state’s Educational Choice Expansion Scholarship (… Read More
Government
Indiana teachers’ union, Democrats oppose charter school funding despite better charter resultsAn Indiana teachers’ union and Democratic lawmakers are opposing a proposal to distribute education funding fairly between charter and government-run public schools. Indiana, like many other states, provides more funding… Read More
Government
Sen. Cruz announces ad buy to ‘cheer’ on school choice in TexasAs the fight for school choice enters a critical phase in the Texas Legislature, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is spending $250,000 on ads promoting school choice and pro-school choice lawmakers… Read More
Homeschools
Growth in homeschooling ‘twice exceptional’ children showcases limitations of public educationMore parents are choosing to homeschool than ever before – especially those with “twice-exceptional” children, argues an educational researcher who specializes in giftedness. “It may be particularly frustrating for parents… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina school choice applications surge amid expansionApplications for North Carolina’s school choice program are surging after the state lifted income restrictions. Numbers released by the state Department of Education show applications for the current school year… Read More
Homeschools
Challenges in public schools driving more Texas parents to consider homeschoolingOngoing safety concerns at her son’s elementary school in Texas have caused Sarah Jackson to switch to homeschool. “My son is 5 years old and I am definitely going to… Read More
Opinion
Republicans do care about education – and they’re proving it(The Heartlander) — Despite accusations to the contrary, Republicans really do care about education, and their actions are proving it. Gov. Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia is a prime example. Read More
Government
Abbott, Burrows promote bill to create Texas’ first Education Savings Account program(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, both Republicans, promoted a bill Tuesday that would create the state’s first Education Savings Account program. HB… Read More
Government
School choice advocates tackle lies and myths at Capitol Hill hearingIt was lights out for lies on Capitol Hill Tuesday as school choice advocates shared education freedom success stories and dispelled myths about it. Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, opened the… Read More
Government
Wyoming homeschoolers celebrate ‘historic moment’ as new law strikes down reporting regulationsIf you homeschool your children, should you be required to share your curriculum choices with local school districts? Absolutely not, says Homeschool Wyoming President Brenna Lowry – who… Read More
Public Education
Poor academics, declining enrollment show Philadelphians ‘hungry for alternatives’ to public schools, educational analyst saysPennsylvania’s failing public schools need more competition – not more money, argues the founder of a Philadelphia charter school. “Imagine bringing home a report card full of Ds and Fs,”… Read More
Public Education
Survey: Majority polled, including black Texans, support ESA becoming reality(The Center Square) – A majority of registered voters polled, 63%, support a proposal to create Texas’ first Education Savings Account program, according to a Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan… Read More
Opinion
Football fearmongering: The latest tactic to oppose Texas school choiceWill school choice kill high school football in Texas? That’s the latest fearmongering tactic being used to derail school choice in the Lone Star State. Texans… Read More
Government
Barely half of Pennsylvania school choice scholarships funded amid prospect of new Lifeline scholarshipsAs school choice expands across the nation, Pennsylvania is falling behind, a leading advocacy group says. Not only are its school choice programs failing to serve nearly half the students… Read More
Public Education
Idaho and Wyoming designate millions for expanding school choice(The Daily Signal) – Support for greater educational freedom is moving west as lawmakers in Idaho and Wyoming increase funding for school choice, including designating funding for pre-K education. Idaho… Read More
Government
Wyoming governor signs universal school choice billWyoming has signed a school choice bill, making it the 15th state to enact a form of universal school choice in the last four years, according to school choice… Read More
Public Education
Policy expert: Utah needs to strengthen its open enrollment practicesWhen it comes to school choice, education reformers know that merely being good isn’t good enough. Education expert and former public school teacher Christine Cooke Fairbanks recently published… Read More