Government
New Hampshire Senate committee hears two House-passed school choice billsTwo bills expanding school choice in New Hampshire have passed the state House and head for consideration by the Senate, reports the AP.The state's school choice program… Read More
Government, Public Education
New book sounds alarm on America’s ‘failing’ public education systemPublic schools are failing American children, even 40 years after a Ronald Reagan-appointed commission warned that a “rising tide of mediocrity” was eroding our “educational foundations.”This, according to… Read More
Government
Poll: Majority of Ohioans support universal school choice(The Center Square) – A new poll produced by a conservative Libertarian group shows most Ohioans support current legislation in the Ohio General Assembly that would expand school choice… Read More
Government, Homeschools
Homeschool group takes learning outside for thousands of childrenIn just five years, a homeschool group in Texas grew from three to over 3,000 students across six different states – thanks to a little research and initiative from… Read More
Government
Tennessee Legislature approves ESA expansion after Knox County removed(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s educational savings account pilot expansion will now include just Hamilton County after a discrepancy between the state’s House and Senate led to the removal… Read More
Government
Texas Senate passes bill that would ban higher education institutions from implementing DEI policies(The Center Square) – The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in public higher education institutions.The bill passed along party… Read More
Government, Public Education
Chicago Public Schools takes over successful charter school, which vows legal fight(The Center Square) – Nationally recognized Urban Prep Academy will now be under the control of the Chicago Public School system after state education officials rejected the nonprofit’s appeal… Read More
Government, Public Education
Stitt proposes $800 million education bill(The Center Square) – Gov. Kevin Stitt offered what he called a "compromise" Friday to two education bills that have the House and Senate at odds.The governor's $800… Read More
Government
MOScholars Day honors first class of ESA students in Missouri’s school choice programRepresentatives of the first class of Missouri students to benefit from the state’s school choice program visited the Capitol Thursday to be honored and celebrate their educational success.“MOScholars… Read More
Government
‘Choose Your School, Choose Your Future’ legislation proposed in North Carolina House(The Center Square) – All North Carolina students could become eligible for the Opportunity Scholarship Program under new legislation sponsored by Republican House Speaker Tim Moore and Rep. Tricia… Read More
Government
Advocates protest Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s $30M budget cuts for online charter schools(The Center Square) – More than 21,000 Michigan online charter public school students face about a $30 million funding cut under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2024 proposed budget.Each online… Read More
Government
Microschools continue to gain traction in Kansas(The Sentinel) – Microschools, which provide opportunities for enterprising teachers and parents to find alternatives to the public school system, are gaining traction across the country — and indeed,… Read More
Government, Opinion
Bi-partisan self-interest in politics destroys education opportunities(The Sentinel) – The struggle to get kids a decent education validates Thomas Sowell’s premise on the priorities of most politicians – their first priority is to get elected,… Read More
Government
New North Carolina bill would expand school choice in the state(Daily Caller) – A North Carolina lawmaker introduced a bill Tuesday that would create a universal school choice program for students and families.Republican state Rep. Tricia Cotham, who… Read More
Government
Hobbs breaks Arizona veto record with vetoes on school safety, religious vaccine exemptions(The Center Square) – Gov. Katie Hobbs set a record for most vetos by an Arizona governor in a year on Tuesday with 11 vetoes in… Read More
Government
Tennessee House passes bill to add Hamilton, Knox counties to ESA voucher pilot(The Center Square) – A bill to add Hamilton and Knox counties to Tennessee’s education savings account program passed the Tennessee House on Wednesday and will now head back… Read More
Government
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes school safety bills(The Center Square) – Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed two bills that aimed to promote school safety on campuses throughout Arizona.House Bill 2332 would have required "one or more"… Read More
Government
Oklahoma Gov. Stitt says he wants to ‘unlock more private schools’ for religious families(Daily Caller) – Republican Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma told the Daily Caller News Foundation Monday that he wants parents to have the option to send their children to… Read More
Government
Four states advance bills prohibiting union dues deductionsFour states have advanced Republican-sponsored bills prohibiting union dues deductions for certain public-sector employees.Here’s what those bills say and where they stand. Arkansas Arkansas lawmakers delivered Senate… Read More
Government
School Choice group and Concordia University launch new teacher pipeline(The Center Square) – There is a new push to get more teachers certified for some Wisconsin classrooms, including certifications for just a $9,000 price tag.School Choice Wisconsin… Read More