Government, Opinion
Op-Ed: Iowa education reforms point to what’s next(The Center Square) – This week, the Iowa legislature passed the Students First Act, which creates a universal Education Savings Account (ESA) program. The Students First Act will allow Iowa… Read More
School Choice
Students join in the call for school choice at the Kansas capitol(The Sentinel) — It was standing — and sitting on the floor –room-only, as some 200 students and educators from as far away as Wichita joined advocates in urging legislators… Read More
School Choice
Poll: 62% of parents support school choice, but over half cite a lack of information on it(The Center Square) – More than six out of every 10 voters with children under 18 would be receptive to the prospect of their child attending a school outside of… Read More
Culture, Government
Utah governor signs bill banning sex change treatments for minors and school choice billUtah Gov. Spencer Cox signed two bills into law supporting children and parents over the weekend. One bill banned sex change treatments in the state for minors who have not… Read More
Opinion, Public Education
Colorado teachers’ union will say anything to get more moneyA new report from Colorado’s teachers’ union blames underfunding for a litany of issues, including school violence and a lack of LGBT-inclusivity. The Colorado Education Association (CEA) claims the… Read More
Government
More schools eligible for Wisconsin choice program as enrollment grows(The Center Square) – Participating schools and student enrollment are up in Wisconsin's choice program. The state’s Department of Public Instruction on Friday released the list of schools available for… Read More
Courts, Public Education
Lawsuit alleges Alaska program allowing students to purchase materials for certain courses unconstitutional despite reported benefitsA new lawsuit alleges Alaska’s state-funded correspondence study program is unconstitutional because it allows families to purchase private services and materials, including private school materials. The lawsuit opposes… Read More
Public Education
Oklahoma state superintendent unveils incentive-based teacher pay plan, targets literacy, trashes ‘equity’Oklahoma's top education official scrapped an across-the-board pay raise for public school teachers and instead proposed rewarding the state’s best teachers. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters also promised… Read More
Government
‘Transformational’ Florida education choice bill wins approval in first legislative hearing(reimaginED) – A bill that would extend eligibility for flexible spending accounts to all K-12 students cleared its first hurdle today on the way to becoming the largest expansion of… Read More
School Choice
Universal EdChoice scholarship bill introduced in Ohio Senate(The Center Square) – A new bill in the Ohio General Assembly would make all Ohio students eligible for the state’s EdChoice Scholarship program and significantly grow the state’s homeschool tax… Read More
Government
As school choice advances elsewhere, progress is slow in Virginia House(The Center Square) – The Senate Committee on Education and Health voted to “pass by indefinitely” on three school choice bills by Republican lawmakers Thursday – a signal other… Read More
Government
Utah Legislature passes school choice billUtah’s newest school choice legislation is on its way to the governor’s desk. After HB 215 passed the House on Friday, it sped through the Senate with little difficulty. Read More
Government
‘This is going to change our life.’ How Iowans reacted to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ school choice lawStudents and parents came to Iowa’s Capitol in droves to celebrate the passage of a comprehensive school choice bill. With governor’s signature on Tuesday, Iowa become the second state after… Read More
Government
U.S. Senators unite for school choiceSeveral U.S. Senators advanced school choice this week with a resolution and at least two bills, demonstrating it doesn’t have to be a partisan issue. Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina,… Read More
Government
Nevada governor announces historic school choice initiativesNevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican who ousted incumbent Gov. Steve Sisolak in November, promised Nevadans more school choice in his first State of the State address. Lombardo promised… Read More
Government
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs universal school choice bill: ‘We will fund students instead of a system’Universal school choice is coming to Iowa. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the Students First Act Tuesday morning after it passed the House 55-45 on Monday and the Senate 31-18 in… Read More
Government
Nearly 49% of Florida students are using school choice options(reimaginED) – More than 1.6 million K-12 students in Florida – nearly 49% of the student population – are using the education option selected by their parent or guardian as… Read More
Government
South Carolina Senate could consider education scholarships(The Center Square) — The South Carolina Senate could vote this week on legislation that includes scholarships for low-income students. The bill, S.39, sponsored by state Sen. Larry Grooms, R-Bonneau,… Read More
Government
Utah House approves school choice bill that also increases teacher payA school choice bill passed the Utah House on Friday and now heads to the Republican-led Senate. HB 215 , sponsored by Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Herriman, has two… Read More
Government
School choice legislation is likely from Georgia lawmakers this session(The Center Square) — Georgia lawmakers are almost certain to discuss school funding and even school choice legislation during this year’s legislative session. "I think we’re going to have a… Read More