Public Education
Grandma of 28 refutes anti-school-choice arguments from teachers’ union-sponsored groupAn Idaho grandmother of 28 easily saw through the rhetoric of an anti-school-choice group that appears more concerned about preserving school systems than meeting students’ needs Nan Hancock attended a… Read More
Public Education
Charter schools in New Orleans show promise 20 years after Hurricane KatrinaHurricane Katrina did more than level a city – it revamped New Orleans’ entire education system. “With schools closed, more than 7,000 people, including more than 4,000 teachers with… Read More
Government
Texas releases proposed rules for $1 billion school choice programTexas is moving closer to launching its school choice program after releasing draft regulations for Education Savings Accounts on Friday. The Lone Star State… Read More
Christian Schools
School choice booming in Indiana, even in rural areasThe Christian Academy of Indiana draws students from 56 ZIP codes in the southern part of the state, Chalkbeat reports, with some parents traveling as far… Read More
Courts
Wyoming universal school choice program still in legal limboWyoming’s first-ever school choice program remains stalled in court while a district court judge refuses to disburse scholarship funds. The Steamboat Legacy Scholarship, which launched in… Read More
Christian Schools
Florida private school applications surge thanks to school choiceFlorida’s universal school choice program is reshaping education in the state, with private schools reporting record interest from parents who no longer feel bound to traditional public schools. At Jupiter… Read More
Government
Overrides: History says chances higher on school choice than freedom to carry (The Center Square) – Establishing a tax credit program of up to $1,700 in 2027 for North Carolina school children has a historical pathway to overcoming gubernatorial veto, according to… Read More
Opinion
School choice: One million kids can’t all be wrong(Daily Caller News Foundation) – This is the dawning of the age of school choice. The school bells will start ringing in the days and weeks ahead, but a record… Read More
Public Education
School choice produces better outcomes with less taxpayer money in Wisconsin, report finds(Daily Caller News Foundation) – School choice programs could improve education outcomes for students while costing taxpayers less, a newly released report found. Private schools in Wisconsin’s school choice programs… Read More
Homeschools
‘Public school wasn’t the right fit’: Homeschool families flourishing in FloridaWhen Eva Goldstein Meola was homeschooling her daughter more than 20 years ago in Florida, she was part of “a small community of parents,” WPLG Local 10 News… Read More
Public Education
Tennessee supports expanding private school choice, poll saysA new poll finds most Tennesseans want more families to have access to private-school scholarships. The Beacon Center poll of the state’s registered voters shows… Read More
Public Education
Large Texas school district faces enrollment decline as charter schools gain popularityCypress-Fairbanks, one of Texas’ largest school districts, is shrinking as more families choose alternatives such as charter schools. The Houston-area district lost a net 6,400… Read More
Public Education
Nevada city approves first charter schoolHenderson, Nevada, will welcome its first city-approved charter school in 2026 after the city council unanimously voted to authorize it in a special meeting. “Quality education is a strategic priority… Read More
Government
Mississippi Republicans gearing up for another try at passing school choiceMississippi Republicans are poised to try approving school choice again, as Democrats may have inadvertently poured some fuel on the fire. House Speaker Jason White “delivered a powerful speech making… Read More
Government
Democrat group wants blue states to embrace new federal private school choice programDemocrats for Education Reform (DFER) is pushing the Democratic Party to accept a new private school choice program created by President Trump’s budget. The program offers scholarships for families to… Read More
Public Education
‘The monopoly is over’: Struggling public schools turn to consultants offering recruitment initiatives, New York Times reportsTo combat what the New York Times calls “an enrollment crisis,” several public-school districts are trying a novel approach – hiring consultants who get a bonus for every child they… Read More
Government
New Hampshire school choice program tops 10,000, will expand further next yearSchool choice participation has doubled in New Hampshire after lawmakers lifted income restrictions, and the program will expand further next year. The Granite State has 10,000 students enrolled in Education… Read More
Government
Georgia school choice program starts strong, with room to growGeorgia’s school choice program is off to a robust start, but there’s room to expand it to more families, an advocate says. Starting this year, students zoned for public schools… Read More
Government
New Jersey adds more funding to popular STEM program for private schoolsNew Jersey’s fiscal year 2026 budget includes more than $3 million to fund STEM education in nonpublic schools. The program, started in 2019, pays public-school teachers to teach science, technology,… Read More
Culture
American Civics Exam coming in 2026, Classic Learning Test announcesThe Classic Learning Test (CLT) will soon release its brand-new American Civics Exam in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The exam promises to “harken K-12… Read More