Government, Public Education
U.S. Department of Education tightens restrictions, and deadline, to apply for charter school grants(reimaginED) — States and charter operators have just a month to scramble for grants under a vastly revamped federal program in which, for the first time, they’ll have to justify… Read More
Government
Arizona officially becomes first universal school choice state(The Center Square) – Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill expanding access to school choice to all students Thursday. In his signing House Bill 2853 into law,… Read More
Education
School choice advocates hold rally celebrating measure to improve Missouri’s virtual schooling, secure charter school fundingINDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Education advocates held a rally to “celebrate our independence in Independence” Thursday after Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill last week to improve Missouri’s virtual… Read More
Government
Florida innovation academy’s specialized training will prepare students regardless of post-high school path(reimaginED) – As leaders across the nation have suggested college isn’t the only path to success, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been pointing to high school certification programs as the… Read More
Courts, Government
What powers do lawmakers have, and how much do the courts have, in school funding? North Carolina to decide(The Center Square) — North Carolina lawmakers have some questions for the state Supreme Court to ponder in the decades-long Leandro school funding lawsuit. In an opening brief filed by… Read More
Government
Virginia colleges can get up to $25 million to start up lab school(The Center Square) – Private and public colleges and universities in Virginia can receive up to $25 million to establish a plan and cover the initial startup costs of creating… Read More
Courts, Government
Judge blocks West Virginia school choice program, state to appeal(The Center Square) – A circuit court judge is blocking West Virginia from implementing a school choice program intended to provide more options for parents and students, but Attorney General… Read More
Government
Close enough in education choice no longer good enough after recent progress(reimaginED) – Those defending discrimination in education received a well-deserved comeuppance last month—from two quarters. The first, a lesson in constitutional law, matches nicely with the second, the creation of… Read More
Opinion
Renewed commitment to freedom, responsibility paramount. It can start with educationIn the end, more than freedom, they wanted security. They wanted a comfortable life, and they lost it all – security, comfort, and freedom. When the Athenians… Read More
Government
Microschool startup in Miami will combine in-person, online formats for deep-dive education(reimaginED) – Imagine a school that offers lectures from the nation’s top subject matter experts online, lets students learn social skills from compassionate, in-person teachers in a brick-and-mortar classroom, and… Read More
Government
Louisiana’s Edwards vetoes bill that would allow state board of education to approve charters(The Center Square) – A veto of legislation to allow charter schools approved by the state board of education, rather than local school boards, was one of numerous bills from… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Poll shows majority of residents in four states surveyed support curriculum transparency(The Sentinel) – According to a new poll provided to The Daily Wire , an overwhelming majority of registered voters in Kansas and three other states support more transparency… Read More
Government
School choice gains in Arizona next logical step in education freedom; wrangling sure to follow(reimaginED) – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey wraps up his final legislative session with victories on multiple fronts, not the least of which is to reclaim Arizona’s status as the top… Read More
Government
SCOTUS nonpublic school funding ruling a victory for Illinois school choice advocates(The Center Square) – Opponents of school choice in Illinois who say extending public funding to religious schools would be a violation of the separation of church and state… Read More
Government
Arizona lawmakers send Ducey universal school choice bill(The Center Square) – Arizona is likely to become the first state in America that empowers all its students to take tax dollars with them to a school of… Read More
Government
Microschools offer flexible span of educational opportunities, endless choice for families(reimaginED) – Originally tagged “pandemic learning pods,” as though once the COVID-19 emergency had passed, so would these traditional education alternatives, the micro-school phenomenon appears ready to shed its born-of-the-moment… Read More
Government
Louisiana lawmakers have until July 16 to decide on veto override session which would include multiple school choice bills(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Conservative Caucus is calling for a veto override session to "correct the governor’s unilateral actions." The caucus, which represents 42 members in the state… Read More
Government
Group opposing school choice in Ohio attacks West Virginia’s voucher program(The Center Square) – An Ohio group that has been fighting against school choice vouchers in its own state is expressing support for a lawsuit that is seeking to halt… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
SCOTUS decision opens the door for school choice, renders Blaine Amendment mostly deadBlaine Amendments prohibiting the public support of religious schools, once used to bludgeon school choice supporters during legislative debates, is dead. Or, at least mostly dead. A 6-3 ruling by… Read More
Government
West Virginia businesses investing in innovative education optionsWith rising inflation and a stock market on the rocks, any big investment is worth watching. And with researchers reporting poor returns on student achievement in assigned public schools during… Read More