Government
Mountain States Policy Center sets its eyes on new summit: school choiceThe Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) is ringing in the new year by launching a new education choice initiative. “Education choice is the belief that you know what’s best for… Read More
Public Education
Public schools face dramatic rise in student misbehavior, potentially straining special education resourcesReports of student misbehavior have risen sharply in public schools, as districts also report widespread “stunted” social development among students. Yet special education resources may not be able to cope… Read More
Government
Rural school choice is a ‘rising tide that lifts all boats,’ study findsCritics say school choice policies harm rural communities. They couldn’t be more wrong. School choice policies help families take advantage of educational alternatives in their community while simultaneously benefiting local… Read More
Government
Gov. Evers say he won’t sign a budget including school choice plan(The Center Square) – Gov. Tony Evers is already taking things off the list of possible compromises at the Wisconsin Capitol. The governor told WISN TV on UPFRONT that he… Read More
Government
School choice makes rural families and communities stronger, argues Florida lawmakerOne Florida representative just destroyed the myth that school choice doesn’t work in rural, small-town America. For too long “states like Iowa and Texas have gotten away with spreading myths… Read More
Public Education
‘We don’t sue enough of our public schools,’ says education reform expertPublic education all over America is failing, including in California with its poor test scores and the worst literacy rate in the nation. A proposed constitutional initiative… Read More
Government
Several school choice bills pre-filed in Virginia legislature(The Center Square) – Proposed education bills having to do with “parental choice” and “parental rights” could spark debate among lawmakers after the Virginia General Assembly convenes the 2023… Read More
Courts
Charter school case may see further review from Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court will consider Friday whether or not to review an appellate decision labeling a charter school a “state actor” – a designation which could restrict the independence… Read More
Government
Chicago Public Schools holds students hostage by trapping them in a broken systemIf public education in Chicago wasn’t already bad enough, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) is now holding some students hostage – by trying to get rid of a school choice… Read More
Government
Texas school district lobbies against school choice despite parents’ overwhelming support(Daily Caller) – A Texas school district vowed to lobby against school choice programs despite voters in the county overwhelmingly supporting such programs, according to the Board of Trustees’ “legislative… Read More
Government
Fordham study finds positive impacts of Ohio’s EdChoice program(The Sentinel) – A new study from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute should allay concerns that school choice programs won’t benefit marginalized students. The Fordham study, authored by Ohio State… Read More
Education, Missouri
Missouri ‘school choice’ bills to watch when legislative session starts Wednesday(Kansas City Beacon) – Once again, elementary and secondary education are commanding a lot of attention in the Missouri legislature. And a major focus is throwing state support behind families… Read More
Government
Missouri ‘school choice’ bills to watch in 2023(Kansas City Beacon) – Once again, elementary and secondary education are commanding a lot of attention in the Missouri legislature. And a major focus is throwing state support behind families… Read More
Government
School choice options expand across U.S. in 2022(The Center Square) – More parents overwhelmingly chose school choice in 2022 after expressing frustration with lockdown policies, school boards and mandates. As more state legislators look to expand school… Read More
Government, Public Education
Corey DeAngelis blasts teachers’ unions for holding K-12 education “hostage” during pandemicProminent school choice proponent Corey DeAngelis appeared on Dr. Phil this week to discuss the role teachers’ unions played in undermining public education during the pandemic. “Places that had… Read More
Courts, Government
Kentucky Supreme Court affirms decision to strike down school choice bill, but supporters aren’t giving upThe Kentucky Supreme Court Thursday unanimously upheld a lower court’s ruling that a school choice law was in violation of the state constitution. The Education Opportunity Account Act, which was… Read More
Government, Public Education
Oklahoma notches religious liberty victory, effectively permits public charter schools to be religiousOklahoma’s attorney general issued an opinion this month that a state law preventing charter schools from being religious likely violates the Constitution and should not be enforced. The Oklahoma Statewide… Read More
Government
Robust school choice programs help rural families and leave district schools unharmed, report showsA new report debunks the myth that school choice “devastates” rural school districts. In their report “Rerouting the Myths of Rural School Choice,” analysts from the nonprofit organization Step… Read More
Culture
18 AGs, others file briefs in case supporting parental rights in schools(The Center Square) – Eighteen attorneys general led by Montana's Austin Knudsen filed an amicus brief with an appeals court in support of parental rights in school in a case… Read More
Government, Public Education
Senate push to protect charter schools from Biden admin rule dies on the floor in 49-49 tieA joint resolution aimed at protecting charter schools failed to attain majority support in a vote ending a 49-49 tie on Wednesday. S.J. Res. 60 , led by… Read More