Politics
GOP primary victors could reshape the Wyoming educational landscape, giving parents more choicesSeveral pro-school choice Republican candidates for the Wyoming state House won their primary races on Tuesday, signaling a growing appetite for educational freedom from voters. The results give conservatives in Wyoming… Read More
Opinion
Op-ed: Homeschool works better for the ‘common good’ than public schoolCritics of homeschooling frequently complain it’s too individualistic and hurts public schools, which they see as a “common good.” “Let’s not forget the reason public schools were funded in the… Read More
Christian Schools
Second annual ‘Heartland Hybrid and Microschool Summit’ to highlight importance of new education models(The Sentinel) – An event scheduled for late September — the second annual “Heartland Hybrid and Microschool Summit” — will highlight the growing importance of this new model… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school choice program shows remarkable progress for low-income students(The Sentinel) – ACE Scholarships, a Kansas program that provides partial funding for lower-income families to send their children to a private school of their choice, is… Read More
Opinion
School choice doesn’t take from public schools – it gives power and control to parentsIs it the death of public-school funding, or the end of a government monopoly on where tax dollars are spent? To listen to critics of school choice, you would think… Read More
Government
Oklahoma has best school choice in America, state education chief says(The Daily Signal) – Every state should adopt Oklahoma’s school choice model, says Ryan Walters, the state’s superintendent of education. “We have the best school choice in the… Read More
Homeschools
Florida eases regulations on microschools, expanding access to locations without local government approvalFrank and Natalie Farro needed space in 2020 to start a microschool in Coral Springs, Florida. However, they couldn’t find a suitable place to host them long term. “Location has… Read More
Government
America can’t afford ongoing border crisis, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says(The Daily Signal) – The only rational explanation for the Biden-Harris administration’s open border policy is that Democrats think illegal immigrants will help them in the Nov. Read More
Christian Schools
After flooding takes out Iowa Christian school, community rallies to bring it backFrom being five feet underwater to like new on the inside, Rock Valley Christian School is experiencing quite a transformation. The smalltown private school in northwest Iowa suffered near-total destruction… Read More
Public Education
Kentucky school district accused of illegal electioneering for opposing ballot initiative on its websites, social mediaA school district in Kentucky is backtracking after opposing a constitutional amendment on November’s ballot that, if passed, could pave the way for school choice legislation in the future. The… Read More
Public Education
How Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds eventually created big majorities on ‘education freedom’In a talk to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), Iowa’s Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds said prioritizing school choice in elections year after year eventually led… Read More
Opinion
Back to school is a time to foster creativity(The Daily Signal) – Back-to-school season is here, and with the recent examples of race-based classroom activities and sexually charged curriculum in schools nationwide, parents are right to wonder what their… Read More
Public Education
Arkansas public schools could soon receive Educational Freedom Account funds(The Center Square) – The Arkansas Legislative Council will consider a rule allowing public schools to receive money from the state’s Educational Freedom Accounts. An ALC subcommittee recommended approval of… Read More
Culture
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro criticized from all sides for playing politics with school choice(Daily Callers News Foundation) – Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has tried to toe the line on school choice in his state, but now he is facing attacks from all… Read More
Public Education
New survey: More than two-thirds of Texans support school choice(The Center Square) – With just a few weeks before school starts in Texas, a new poll shows that more than two-thirds of Texans support school choice. The findings come… Read More
Opinion
Public schools have been pushing a ‘secularist’ religion for years. It’s time to acknowledge and change thatAdvocates of current public schools often oppose Christian-based options, arguing religion has no place in government-funded education. In doing so, they disregard years of historical precedent where the nation… Read More
Public Education
DEI stands for ‘division, exclusion, and indoctrination,’ DeSantis tells RNC(The Daily Signal) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted Democrats on Tuesday night for their support of leftist “diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies in schools, the military, and other institutions. … Read More
Culture
Sanders: Republican governors are doing what Joe Biden refuses to do(The Center Square) – Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Republican governors are doing the job Joe Biden refuses to do in her speech at the Republican National Convention on… Read More
Public Education
Rep. Donalds rips Democrats for not being ‘pro-choice’ on education at RNC(The Daily Signal) – Rep. Byron Donalds made a case for school choice in a speech Monday on the opening night of the Republican National Convention. The Florida Republican talked… Read More
Public Education
GOP education platform promises more state-led K-12 options for parents, childrenThe Republican National Convention gets underway Monday, and the GOP has a fresh, simplified K-12 education platform aimed at giving more control to states and parents. Read More