Government
U.S. Senators unite for school choiceSeveral U.S. Senators advanced school choice this week with a resolution and at least two bills, demonstrating it doesn’t have to be a partisan issue.Sen. Tim Scott, R-South… Read More
Government
School choice legislation is likely from Georgia lawmakers this session(The Center Square) — Georgia lawmakers are almost certain to discuss school funding and even school choice legislation during this year’s legislative session."I think we’re going to have… Read More
Government
‘They are starving us to death,’ says union boss despite $53 billion ed budgetTexas teachers’ unions are outraged that education funding might go to any school but their own.The outrage followed Gov. Greg Abbott’s support for school choice in his… Read More
Culture, Government
S.C. should trust parents to make the best education choices for their kids(reimaginED) – Should schools do more to train students for the workforce, or focus on the three R’s? South Carolina K-12 officials have been debating that very question lately. Read More
Government
Despite proposal to shutter Arizona school choice program, Hobbs doesn’t have authority to do so(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ first budget proposal to lawmakers included the dissolution of the state’s new program allowing parents to spend some tax dollars tied… Read More
Opinion
It’s time for school choice in Texas(The Center Square) – School choice is surging in popularity:74% of parents with school-aged children want control over their children’s education dollars. Here in Texas, a … Read More
Government
Idaho legislators draft legislation for school choice savings planIdaho legislators drafted a bill that would create education savings accounts (ESAs), giving parents up to $6,000 in scholarship money for education expenses."This gives parents flexibility and control… Read More
Culture, Government
Study finds majority of parents considered switching schools for their kids; many want more informationIn the past year, more than half of parents considered a different school for their children, a new study revealed.Rates were highest among African American (64.5%) and… Read More
Government, Public Education
Gov. Hobbs’ first Arizona budget defunds border strike force, universal school choice program(The Center Square) – If the reaction from Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ first budget proposal is any indication, she and lawmakers are likely in for a long spring. Read More
Government
South Carolina amendment would lift funding restrictions for private schoolsSouth Carolina’s House of Representatives put forward a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment which would help open funding to private schools.Led by House Speaker Rep. Murrell Smith,… Read More