Government
Tennessee subcommittees to discuss bill on ‘divisive topics’ in public higher education(The Center Square) – A bill to address requirements related to “divisive concepts” at Tennessee’s public colleges and universities is set to be discussed in both Tennessee’s Senate and… Read More
Government
South Carolina school-choice voucher bill headed to full Senate Education Committee(The Center Square) – A voucher bill that would allow South Carolina students to take their state funding with them to private schools will be heard in the state’s… Read More
Government
Florida Senate approves bill that would expand unique abilities scholarships, clarify dual enrollment rulesStudents who were not able to receive funding this year from the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities could get some relief if the Florida Legislature… Read More
Government
Utah governor promises to veto school choice bill despite public supportDespite growing calls for school choice across the nation, the Republican governor of Utah has promised to veto a school voucher bill, notably after a reported$75,000 campaign… Read More
Christian Schools, Government, Homeschools
Florida senate bill could shut door to college credit for private school and homeschool studentsLast year, private school families celebrated legislation that created a $15.5 million state fund to cover the costs of private school students who participated in dual enrollment programs that… Read More
Government
The little micro-school that couldLEESBURG, Fla. – When the time came to begin sketching out plans for her own little school, Nikki Duslak sat in her breakfast nook at 2 a.m. with a… Read More
Government
Report: School-choice demand shows why Pennsylvania lawmakers should expand programs(The Center Square) — A new report is highlighting the record-high demand for Pennsylvania’s school-choice programs as evidence lawmakers in Harrisburg should consider better ways of expanding access for… Read More
Government, Public Education
State-run pre-K programs may cause long-term harm, studies concludeAs political rhetoric heats up over government-funded pre-K programs, studies suggest that pushing academics too early on children can create unintended long-term consequences.While children from these programs may… Read More
Government
Senate bill would establish school choice program in Alabama(Brent Addleman | The Center Square) – A bill circulating the Alabama Senate would establish a school choice program in the state.Senate Bill 140, sponsored by… Read More
Government, Public Education
Senate Republicans announce ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ in Minnesota(Scott McClallen | The Center Square) – Four Senate Republicans announced bills they called the “Parent’s Bill of Rights.” In a morning press conference,… Read More
Government, Public Education
Privately-funded education program transformed its Florida community, inspires others(Lisa Buie | reimaginED) – A public school district in the Hoosier State that is seeking to expand education opportunities to its youngest learners has drawn inspiration from a… Read More
Culture, Government
State superintendent, state rep dismiss parents’ concerns in Wisconsin schools(Benjamin Yount | The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s state superintendent of schools and at least one Democratic state representative are dismissing the parents who turned out at the Capitol on… Read More
Government, Public Education
Critics say Twitter suspension is latest attempt by teachers union to silence conservative voicesA conservative education news and policy group was hit with a Twitter suspension last week after a teachers union board member reported the account. Critics say it’s one more… Read More
Government
Hopeful idea from Washington: Give students options when schools close(Jonathan Butcher | reimaginED) – U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) is not shy when talking about the grades he earned in high school. He does not hide the fact… Read More
Government
A primer on education choice options available to Florida families(Patrick R. Gibbons | reimaginED) – You don’t have to go far back in time to see how much educational choice has exploded in popularity. Forty years ago, Florida… Read More
Christian Schools, Government, Public Education
A lot of public school employees like private school choice(reimaginED) – Many public school districts oppose private school choice, but in Florida, one of the most choice-rich states in America, many of their employees embrace it.This school… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Lutheran schools around the nation celebrate successMore than 1,800 schools across the country celebrated National Lutheran Schools Week in January, marking and celebrating God’s work in Lutheran church-affiliated schools. Lutheran schools meet or exceed state… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Op-Ed: Private schools are poised to help with teacher shortageFrom teacher shortages to tense school board meetings, Iowa education faces challenges that could become crises if we do not take action quickly. A model for responding to these… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
KC metro participants in school choice rally share why school choice mattersSchool choice helps Christian education. That’s the message of three Kansas City metro Christian schools who rallied at the Missouri state capitol last week.Staff and students in Christian… Read More
Government, Homeschools
Iowa Republicans propose scholarship program for students in private, public, or homeschool(Mary Stroka | The Center Square) – Several Iowa Republicans proposed Tuesday a new scholarship program beginning in July 2023 for students in competent private instruction (homeschooling), private, and public… Read More