March 22, 2017: Since 1996, CER’s yearly scorecard and ranking of state charter school laws has provided guidance and feedback to policymakers on the relative strengths and weakness of charter school policies and their effectiveness in fulfilling the true meaning of the words “charter school law,”— i.e., paving the way for high numbers of strong, … Continue reading Center for Education Reform Releases the 17th National Charter School Law Ranking & Scorecard
The usual suspects (teachers’ unions, district officials, and Democrat politicians) oppose expansion of school choice in Iowa
"Despite Republican control of the governor’s mansion and both houses of the State Legislature, proposals to significantly expand school choice programs in Iowa are stalled, at least for now. The pushback has come from groups traditionally opposed to the idea — Democrats, school districts, teachers’ unions and parents committed to public schools — but also … Continue reading The usual suspects (teachers’ unions, district officials, and Democrat politicians) oppose expansion of school choice in Iowa
Putting the evidence cart before the school choice horse
By Robert Pondiscio With Donald Trump in the White House and long-time school choice advocate Betsy DeVos installed as his education secretary, arguments for and against vouchers and scholarship tax credits are burning white hot. A New York Times report and subsequent editorial claimed that "three of the largest voucher programs in the country, enrolling … Continue reading Putting the evidence cart before the school choice horse
Can DeVos sell school choice to America? Yes, she can!
The school choice ship has sailed. Parents want choice. The only people against school choice are the selfish grown-ups who are first and foremost interested in protecting their power and control over the public schools. The president's budget blueprint gives her a springboard to promote policies she has pushed for years. Source: Can DeVos sell … Continue reading Can DeVos sell school choice to America? Yes, she can!
Pa. House backs $75 million expansion of school choice tax credit programs | PennLive.com
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
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
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