Public Education
School choice produces better outcomes with less taxpayer money in Wisconsin, report finds(Daily Caller News Foundation) – School choice programs could improve education outcomes for students while costing taxpayers less, a newly released report found. Private schools in Wisconsin’s school choice programs… Read More
Homeschools
‘Public school wasn’t the right fit’: Homeschool families flourishing in FloridaWhen Eva Goldstein Meola was homeschooling her daughter more than 20 years ago in Florida, she was part of “a small community of parents,” WPLG Local 10 News… Read More
Public Education
Tennessee supports expanding private school choice, poll saysA new poll finds most Tennesseans want more families to have access to private-school scholarships. The Beacon Center poll of the state’s registered voters shows… Read More
Public Education
Large Texas school district faces enrollment decline as charter schools gain popularityCypress-Fairbanks, one of Texas’ largest school districts, is shrinking as more families choose alternatives such as charter schools. The Houston-area district lost a net 6,400… Read More
Public Education
Nevada city approves first charter schoolHenderson, Nevada, will welcome its first city-approved charter school in 2026 after the city council unanimously voted to authorize it in a special meeting. “Quality education is a strategic priority… Read More
Government
Mississippi Republicans gearing up for another try at passing school choiceMississippi Republicans are poised to try approving school choice again, as Democrats may have inadvertently poured some fuel on the fire. House Speaker Jason White “delivered a powerful speech making… Read More
Government
Democrat group wants blue states to embrace new federal private school choice programDemocrats for Education Reform (DFER) is pushing the Democratic Party to accept a new private school choice program created by President Trump’s budget. The program offers scholarships for families to… Read More
Public Education
‘The monopoly is over’: Struggling public schools turn to consultants offering recruitment initiatives, New York Times reportsTo combat what the New York Times calls “an enrollment crisis,” several public-school districts are trying a novel approach – hiring consultants who get a bonus for every child they… Read More
Government
New Hampshire school choice program tops 10,000, will expand further next yearSchool choice participation has doubled in New Hampshire after lawmakers lifted income restrictions, and the program will expand further next year. The Granite State has 10,000 students enrolled in Education… Read More
Government
Georgia school choice program starts strong, with room to growGeorgia’s school choice program is off to a robust start, but there’s room to expand it to more families, an advocate says. Starting this year, students zoned for public schools… Read More
Government
New Jersey adds more funding to popular STEM program for private schoolsNew Jersey’s fiscal year 2026 budget includes more than $3 million to fund STEM education in nonpublic schools. The program, started in 2019, pays public-school teachers to teach science, technology,… Read More
Culture
American Civics Exam coming in 2026, Classic Learning Test announcesThe Classic Learning Test (CLT) will soon release its brand-new American Civics Exam in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The exam promises to “harken K-12… Read More
Government
Florida county sees over 1,000 families enrolling in school choice program after expansionOver 1,000 new families in St. Johns County, Florida, have enrolled in the state’s school choice program for the 2025-26 academic year, Action News Jax reports. Read More
Government
Limits to Arkansas school choice program diminish overall success, experts warnExperts are warning “regulatory creep” in Arkansas’ school choice program is a dangerous trend that could have negative consequences for families. In the spring, the state Legislature passed… Read More
Culture
‘Edefy’ app aims to be Uber for education, supporting parents wanting to exit public schoolsFamilies looking to leave public education now have a new option: Edefy, an app designed to “connect families directly with teachers,” according to its founder. The app “lets families… Read More
Government
New conservative virtual academy opens in OklahomaAmerican Virtual Academy (AVA) is partnering with the Oklahoma State Department of Education to provide another educational option for parents. Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters told… Read More
Homeschools
Understanding the role of microschools in education(The Daily Signal) – It’s nearing back-to-school time in Virginia as we enter a universe where the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the dismantling of the federal… Read More
Courts
Ohio AG appeals judge’s decision on school choice(The Daily Signal) – School choice has been a key issue in Ohio at both the state and federal levels, though this once seemingly bipartisan issue has faced opposition. Last… Read More
Public Education
San Antonio-area school district offers more choices in response to private school choiceThe largest public school district in San Antonio is trying to compete – not with neighboring districts, but with the growing popularity of private school options. Thanks to Texas’s new… Read More
Homeschools
School safety, drug concerns driving more Colorado families to homeschoolEven after school lockdowns from the COVID-19 pandemic, a substantial number of Colorado parents are choosing to homeschool instead of returning to public education. “The number of Colorado families homeschooling… Read More