It isn’t the end-all solution to the nursing shortage, advocates say — but it’s a start. Two bills passed by the N.H. Legislature last week are being hailed by local and state health care officials, who say the policies could reduce licensing hurdles for new and out-of-state nurses. Officials say the bills, which were … Continue reading Bills to address New Hampshire nursing shortage clear Statehouse
Don’t give parents a pass on education, writes Rick Hess
Hey Rick, don't blame parents for the failing environment created in schools that cause students to get frustrated and discouraged.
Public School Supporters Shouldn’t Reject Vouchers on Principle
Public school supporters should recognize that vouchers can work for some families under the right conditions. Source: Public School Supporters Shouldn't Reject Vouchers on Principle | Knowledge Bank | US News
There’s an $11 Million Price Tag for Two Seats on the LAUSD School Board
Celebrities like John Legend, Tim Robbins and John Lithgow, as well as politicians Bernie Sanders and Maxine Waters, have endorsed candidates for a position that pays $45,000 a year. As of April 29, total outside spending on the L.A. Unified election stands at $11.3 million — a figure that will only increase when the next … Continue reading There’s an $11 Million Price Tag for Two Seats on the LAUSD School Board
School Vouchers Aren’t Working, but Choice Is – The New York Times
Betsy DeVos’s favorite education policy keeps looking worse. Last week, the Education Department, which she runs, released a careful study of the District of Columbia’s use of school vouchers, which she supports. The results were not good. Students using vouchers to attend a private school did worse on math and reading than similar students in … Continue reading School Vouchers Aren’t Working, but Choice Is – The New York Times
Arizona is expanding its school-voucher program. What does it mean for parents?
The Arizona Legislature has passed one of the most expansive school-voucher programs in the nation. In April, Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law Senate Bill 1431, which allows all 1.1 million public-school students to apply for the Empowerment Scholarship Account program. The program gives public funds to students to use on private-school tuition, therapies and … Continue reading Arizona is expanding its school-voucher program. What does it mean for parents?
School Vouchers – Florida’s McKay Program Appears to Boost Performance
As schools compete, the state’s national education ranking skyrockets. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos likes to point to Florida’s education reforms from the Jeb Bush era as a potential model for expanding school choice. It’s a reasonable place to start given that adoption of these policies in the early 2000s coincided with outstanding educational improvements … Continue reading School Vouchers – Florida’s McKay Program Appears to Boost Performance
Families sue city to prevent Harlem charter school closure
A group of families are suing the city to prevent the closure of their Harlem charter school, the Daily News has learned. Source: Families sue city to prevent Harlem charter school closure - NY Daily News
Florida House backs private school choice legislation unanimously
The Florida House this afternoon unanimously passed legislation that would strengthen two private school choice programs. https://www.redefinedonline.org/2017/04/florida-house-backs-private-school-choice-legislation-unanimously/
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