Government
Alaska parents, vendors rally against bill to defund school choiceThe Alaska State Legislature is considering a bill to effectively defund the state’s only school choice program, and parents aren’t happy. SB 277 would rearrange the funding… Read More
Public Education
Poverty, fatherlessness contribute to racial achievement gaps – not racism, new report findsFor decades, the learning gaps between African American and white students have been attributed to systemic racism and inequitable funding. But new research has found social issues may… Read More
Public Education
Vocational high schools are flourishing in Massachusetts, gaining enrollmentA recent report from the Pioneer Institute found vocational-technical (or vo-tech) schools are growing in Massachusetts, despite an overall decrease in public school enrollment. Because of declining birth rates… Read More
Government
Florida bill to diminish power of teachers’ unions over employeesThe Florida Legislature is sending a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis to close a legal loophole that unions use to retain power over employees. SB 1296 passed the… Read More
Courts
Vermont mothers sue state over restrictions to nation’s oldest school choice programTwo mothers are suing Vermont over a new law that severely restricts the state’s school choice program. The lawsuit, filed Feb. 27, argues Act 73 unconstitutionally… Read More