This Week's School Choice News Roundup
Lawmakers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and other states are considering legislation to expand school choice. Read Full Post >
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April 18, 2013
Vouchers Improve Academic Outcomes, Lower Ed. Costs, Report Says
A study by a school choice advocacy organization found that such programs improve academic outcomes for students and reduce costs for taxpayers. Read Full Post >
March 18, 2013
Charter Expansions and Voucher Initiatives Face Votes in State Legislatures
A variety of bills regarding the expansion of charter schools and tax-credit scholarship programs are moving through state legislatures. Read Full Post >
March 04, 2013
Tax-Credit Vouchers Pushed Through Ala. Legislature
In a surprise move, legislators in Alabama pushed through a school flexibility bill, which was retooled shortly before its passage to include tax-credit vouchers. Read Full Post >
February 15, 2013
A Round-Up of School Choice Legislation Across the U.S.
From vouchers and tax credits to charter schools and parent trigger laws, many state legislatures are debating the merits and drawbacks of school choice. Read Full Post >
January 29, 2013
Two Reports Take Deeper Look into School Choice
State testing requirements on private-school voucher programs were not a major disincentive for schools to take part in those programs, a new report found. Read Full Post >
December 28, 2012
Tumultuous Year in School Choice Signals Changes Ahead in K-12
In 2012, states approved broad policy changes to expand charters and private school vouchers, even as those school models came under criticism and scrutiny. Read Full Post >
December 20, 2012
Tax-Credit Vouchers to Be Pushed by Texas Senate
Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Sen. Dan Patrick outlined an education reform plan that includes lifting caps on charters and starting tax-credit scholarships. Read Full Post >
December 07, 2012
Sen. Marco Rubio Proposes Federal Tax Credit for Private School Costs
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, a Republican who could be a contender for the White House, proposes a federal tax credit to cover families' private school costs. Read Full Post >
November 21, 2012
Charter Advocates Lobby to Restore Tax Credit for Facilities
Backers of charter schools are asking Congress to re-establish a tax credit they say has been critical in helping some of the independent schools secure funding for facilities. Read Full Post >
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