The House of Representatives has thrown down a marker in Pennsylvania's upcoming 2017-18 budget negotiations by passing legislation to boost funding for popular tax credit programs that support school choice opportunities. By a 147-39 bi-partisan vote, the chamber approved legislation, sponsored by House Speaker Mike Turzai, would increase funding for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program … Continue reading Pa. House backs $75 million expansion of school choice tax credit programs | PennLive.com
Teachers’ Union hit Texas Senate’s school voucher bill as ‘sinful’ privatization | Dallas News
Texas teachers' union has no shame in rallying its supporters to defend their failed monopoly in which poor and minority children suffer the most. Who's the real sinner here? Those who hold the defenseless captive, or those who seek to break the chains? Source: Teachers, pastors hit Texas Senate’s school voucher bill as ‘sinful’ privatization … Continue reading Teachers’ Union hit Texas Senate’s school voucher bill as ‘sinful’ privatization | Dallas News
President Trump’s 2018 budget shows strong support for school choice
Proposal signals effort to reshape K-12 schools and the federal role in education. The Trump administration is seeking to cut $9.2 billion — or 13.5 percent — from the Education Department’s budget, a dramatic downsizing that would reduce or eliminate grants for teacher training, after-school programs and aid to low-income and first-generation college students. Along with the … Continue reading President Trump’s 2018 budget shows strong support for school choice
Will the real Sen. Cory Booker please stand up? “I have not changed on school choice,” he said told CNN
In an exclusive interview at SXSW Senator Cory Booker and Jake Tapper discuss school choice and Sen. Booker's 'no' vote on Ed. Secretary Betsy Devos. Source: Booker: I have not changed on school choice - CNN Video
DeVos Promotes School Choice, Local Control
WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says school choice and local control are important in education. Speaking to members of The Council of the Great City Schools, a group of the nation's largest urban school districts, DeVos stressed that parents, not Washington politicians, should be making choices about their children's education. "Parents know better … Continue reading DeVos Promotes School Choice, Local Control
Nevada’s failing schools: When is enough, enough?
Entrenched school districts continue to fail year after year in Nevada. It may be a case of haves and have nots. It may also be a political power struggle. For whatever reason, only 13 of 47 underperforming Nevada schools — which were under consideration to be converted to charter schools for 2017-18 — took advantage … Continue reading Nevada’s failing schools: When is enough, enough?
New Jersey school district alleges fraud in charter school application
Linden Public School officials allege fraud in the proposal for the Union Arts and Science Charter School. Officials in this low performing school district will use every tactic they can to stifle competition. Source: District alleges fraud in charter school application
Expanding school choice in Arizona: ¡Sí, se puede! – Arizona Capitol Times
Can Arizona compete? Can we improve educational opportunities for all of children? Can we expand ESAs? ¡Sí, se puede! One of the biggest questions this year at the Arizona Legislature is whether to expand our state’s program of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs). My answer is, “Yes, we can!” (Or as we say in Spanish, ¡Sí, … Continue reading Expanding school choice in Arizona: ¡Sí, se puede! – Arizona Capitol Times
Educational captivity
There is no doubt about the link between education and economic prosperity. There's no need to cite here the extensive economic research that connects individual income to educational attainment. A person who attends a good school system is better prepared for college, graduation and eventual entry into a good paying profession. What happens to a child who … Continue reading Educational captivity
Coming To Texas: Special-Ed Cams To Protect Students From Their Own Teachers
From NPR: By now, we've all heard about how body cameras could prevent more police violence, or at least catch it in the act. But what about cameras to protect special-needs kids from their own teachers — and the teachers themselves from false accusations? It'll be a reality soon in Texas. The Lone Star State … Continue reading Coming To Texas: Special-Ed Cams To Protect Students From Their Own Teachers
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