Government
Corey DeAngelis on School Choice: ‘We’re just getting started’Longtime education choice advocate Corey DeAngelis, national director of research at the American Federation for Children and executive director at the Educational Freedom Institute, continued to champion… Read More
State Government
‘School choice’ becomes a legislative priority for Missouri’s education department in 2022(The Center Square) – One word from one state agency is raising eyebrows throughout Missouri.Dozens of organizations publish thousands of words outlining priorities for the upcoming Missouri legislative… Read More
Government
Hawley introduces Parents’ Bill of Rights to protect parental involvement in schoolsThis week, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) introducedThe Parents’ Bill of Rights Act, which if passed, will codify parental rights into federal law. As a means of holding school… Read More
National, State Government
Hawley calls for parents’ bill of rights for school information(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley plans to provide details on a proposed “Parents’ Bill of Rights” in the coming days, according to a spokesperson… Read More
State Government
First Missouri school choice chief to put ‘passion into action’ in leading expansion(The Center Square) – State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick on Monday named former Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) Community Finance Manager Kim Baughman to serve as the state’s first… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian schools see record enrollment growth, outperform public schools during pandemicThe effects of the pandemic, combined with cultural shifts and political pressure on public school curriculum has translated into a boon for Christian schools nationwide. When Dan Decker was… Read More
Public Education
Georgia Public Schools Well-Funded, Despite Claims to the ContraryGeorgia leaders are pushing back on a recent report on education funding in Georgia. The report, from the left-leaning Georgia Budget & Policy Institute (GBPI), claims that Georgia… Read More
Public Education
The Pervasiveness of Critical Race Theory in Our Schools Demonstrates Why We Need School ChoiceCritical Race Theory, or CRT, is a term that seems to have exploded onto the scene in the last couple of years, and it’s taking our schools by storm. Read More
State Government
Missouri’s school choice program underway, in the process of finding a directorMissouri’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program took effect on August 28, beginning the implementation process of an education savings accounts (ESAs) program for Missouri children. HB 349,… Read More
Government
My Urban School Failed Me: Why I Advocate for School ChoiceOn Wednesday July 14th, Missouri took a huge step forward in ensuring that all students have a chance at a quality education. Parents, students, advocates, and educators surrounded Governor… Read More