Opinion
Op-ed: Education tax credits work — that’s why Dems voted to destroy themThis school year about 108,000 Pennsylvania students from poor and working-class families received K-12 tuition assistance scholarships to find a non-public school that works — funded entirely by charitable contributions… Read More
Public Education
Teachers’ unions oppose school choice tax credit, merit pay as education freedom advancesWith education freedom advancing and 31 states signing on so far to the new federal school choice program, the leaders of the nation’s two largest teachers’… Read More
Public Education
Democrats ‘act as if school choice is the bubonic plague,’ former Trump adviser says“Why are Democrats and their teachers’ union masters trying to shoot down parental choice in education even when we now have so many examples of these programs working?” asks Stephen Moore,… Read More
Christian Schools
Louisiana Christian school’s closure underscores need to strengthen school choice programsA Louisiana Christian school’s closure after 45 years in operation offers a warning to schools and policymakers to ensure that expanding and improving in-demand school choice programs is done well. Hosanna Christian Academy… Read More
Culture
School choice brings higher grades for public schools, new data findsPublic schools perform better when they face competition from private schools in their district, EdChoice said Tuesday in its annual 123s of School Choice report. “What… Read More
Homeschools
California grandmother relates homeschool experience to save money, strengthen family bondsFor Annie Nicol, a retired nurse practitioner, the COVID-19 pandemic extended her career – and introduced her to a new one in homeschooling. “I perhaps would have retired sooner had COVID not… Read More
Government
‘Their parents pay taxes too’: Gov. Reynolds defends Iowa families against auditor’s ESA attackA report from an Iowa gubernatorial candidate is receiving pushback after he attempted to paint school choice in a negative light. State Auditor Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for… Read More
Government
Rhode Island poised to pass charter school moratorium despite voter oppositionThe Rhode Island General Assembly has passed a bill stifling charter schools, despite their popularity with families and educators. Democrat-sponsored H7415 was approved by both chambers last week. Read More
Public Education
Gov. Shapiro Abandoning 30,000 children as PA democrats push to strip school choice(The Daily Signal) – Pennsylvania Democrats rushed anti-school choice legislation Tuesday, bypassing regular order and sneaking up on Republicans. They aim to strip 30,000 children of… Read More
Government
Report finds no evidence of fraud in Arkansas’s universal school choice programArkansas’s universal school choice program has been declared fraud-free, refuting allegations it is filled with “rampant fraud, waste, and abuse.” A brand-new analysis, published by conservative think tank Opportunity Arkansas, found the state’s Education Freedom… Read More
Public Education
States that spend less, have school choice, graduate more students, report findsSpending more on public schools appears to have little correlation with higher graduation rates, new research shows. Business Insider’s rankings of the 50 states’ graduation rates found… Read More
Public Education
Poll: Texas parents rate private schools higher than publicParents are far more likely to approve private school education than public school education, according to a recent poll from Texas Southern University. “It could… Read More
Public Education
New school choice program bringing hope to children, parents, pastors say (The Center Square) – Texas’ new school choice program is bringing hope to children and parents, pastors said at a Republican Party of Texas Convention held in Houston. Texas’ new… Read More
Government
Federal guidelines clear the way for universal school choice; holdout governors urged to opt inThe Treasury Department offered a glimpse this week of how the new federal school choice tax credit will work, giving educators and policymakers insight into the… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina invites parents to provide “thoughtful guidance” to state public education officialsNorth Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction is inviting parents to join its North Carolina Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council to provide “thoughtful guidance” to state officials. “The initiative is designed… Read More
Public Education
Jeb Bush: States should help create more private school options for familiesFormer Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who helped launch the state’s school choice revolution 25 years ago, said government needs to do more to increase the supply of private school seats. Read More
Politics
Frontrunner in Iowa Governor race opposes state’s school choice programThe race to succeed Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, who ushered in the state’s school choice program in 2023, has taken an interesting turn. The current leader in… Read More
Public Education
‘School choice is here to stay’: West Virginia BOE head changes tune, tells public schools to adaptWest Virginia Board of Education President Paul Hardesty gave a surprising message to public schools Wednesday: Adapt to school choice or face a continued decline in enrollment. “You might not… Read More
Culture
New Mexico billionaire doubles support for private schoolsNew Mexico’s only billionaire is giving more money to help students attend private school. The Corio Foundation, founded by solar entrepreneur Ron Corio, has doubled… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina 31st state to formally opt into Trump’s school choice program(The Center Square) – Federal tax credits of up to $1,700 each can start in 2027 for North Carolina families whose children are participating in the signature education initiative of… Read More