Homeschools
More American Jews should consider homeschooling, writer concludesIf you’re Jewish and deciding between public schools or day schools for your children, try a third educational option – homeschooling, a mother of six argues. “Watching peers struggle under the weight of schooling that is… Read More
Public Education
Open enrollment benefits all children, not just ‘rich, white kids,’ analyst arguesAs New Hampshire considers implementing open enrollment statewide, a recent commentary takes aim at naysayers suggesting this will hurt students and underserved districts. “We know it’s a fantasy… Read More
Christian Schools
VR classical school grows as school choice expandsClassical schooling and virtual reality don’t usually go together, but one “edupreneur” has found a way to combine them. Adam Mangana, CEO of OptimaEd, has created what he calls the… Read More
School Choice
Education Department video highlights school choice gains under Trump(The Heartlander) — The Department of Education released a video Monday celebrating the growth of school choice and improvements in education under President Donald Trump. The montage features clips of… Read More
Courts
Colorado Christian school challenges state ban on religious fundingThe outcome of a Colorado Christian school’s lawsuit could reshape American education by creating an avenue for religious schools to receive public funding. Riverstone Academy is suing the Colorado Commissioner of… Read More
Courts
Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down charter school funding lawSchool choice advocates are criticizing the Kentucky Supreme Court’s invalidation of a law to fund public charter schools. The court ruled Thursday that a 2022 law… Read More
Government
Some states tighten ESA rules as others expand school choiceAs some states expand educational freedom, others are adding new regulations to their education savings account programs, a recent analysis found. A survey from school choice leader EdChoice found Arkansas, Utah and Oklahoma… Read More
Government
Arizona ESA fight returns as opponents launch ballot petition driveSchool choice opponents in Arizona are trying again to slash the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program, but school choice advocates are fighting back. A coalition led by the Arizona Education… Read More
Homeschools
Florida homeschooler sets record for winning county spelling bee 3 years straightCalabash can refer to a tropical tree or its fruit, a North Carolina town – or the word propelling Cooper Campen, a Florida homeschool student, to his third consecutive championship in the Alachua County… Read More
Politics
Study finds Democrats using school choice more than Republicans in NCAlthough Republican-led states are more likely to enact school choice programs, new research suggests Democrats are more likely to use them. The study, published in December in the Journal of… Read More
Homeschools
Maine homeschoolers enjoy flexibility, success in alternative education modelsFor Lisa Berry, educational “success” involves far more than a diploma or other certification. “Most people would agree that success, in life or education, is really about being able to… Read More
School Choice
Applications flood in for Texas Education Freedom Accounts breaking Tennessee’s day-one record(The Heartlander) — More than 46,000 students have applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts, the state’s new school choice program, breaking Tennessee’s record for the most applications… Read More
Courts
Idaho Supreme Court hands major victory to school choiceIn a resounding win for school choice, the Idaho Supreme Court rejected arguments against the state’s new refundable school choice tax credit, clearing the way for… Read More
Government
Mississippi Senate kills school choice bill without debate; ‘disappointed’ governor may call special sessionIn a blow to school choice supporters, the Mississippi Senate killed school choice legislation in committee Tuesday without debate. The Senate Education Committee rejected House Bill 2, the Mississippi Education Freedom Act,… Read More
Public Education
Arkansas posts steepest enrollment decline in 10+ years as parents look for tailored solutionsArkansas parents Zac and Christina George had thought public school a great fit for their daughter until she entered first grade. “Her kindergarten teacher was great and we loved the… Read More
Kansas
Kansas a Midwest mecca for abortion, desert for school choice. Can that be changed?There’s a tantalizing doughnut of school choice forming for parents and families in the Midwest – but Kansas is the doughnut hole. “26 states have already opted into President Trump’s… Read More
Government
Louisiana governor proposes doubling school choice budget; state opts into Trump programLouisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has proposed doubling the budget for the state’s universal school choice program for the 2026-27 school year. In his budget proposal, the Republican requested $88 million from the… Read More
Public Education
Poll: Federal school choice supported in TN by 7 in 10(The Center Square) – Federal school choice, as outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is supported by 7 in 10 Tennesseans, says a new poll released Monday. The… Read More
Public Education
Swing state lays groundwork to stop Democrats from abolishing school choice program(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Georgia Republican Lt. Governor Burt Jones unveiled legislation on Monday that would prevent future Democrat administrations in the state from revoking Georgia’s participation in the… Read More
Homeschools
Georgia’s rich homeschool history supplies ‘fertile ground’ for emerging hybrid optionsSince Georgia legalized homeschooling in 1984, it has achieved national prominence as a leader in alternative education options. “The state’s relaxed regulations, along with metro Atlanta’s density, geographic spread,… Read More