N.J. State Lawmaker Tries to Bolster Local Control in Troubled Newark District
The state-run Newark district has been roiled recently by conflicts about charter-school expansion and school closures.
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December 10, 2013
Pa. Charter-School Bill Cuts Cyber-Charter Funding, But Angers District Advocates
The proposed bill from a state Republican lawmaker would allow certain institutes of higher education to authorize charter schools in Pennsylvania.
November 25, 2013
Challenge to Charter-School Law in Wash. State Now in Judge's Hands
Foes of the 2012 state law allowing charters say it runs afoul of the state constitution, but its defenders say it's a key piece of the state's education policy shift.
July 09, 2013
Lawsuit Aims to Strike Down New Charter Law in Washington State
A coalition of K-12 advocacy groups has filed a lawsuit against Washington state's new charter law, alleging it is unconstitutional.
May 09, 2013
Charter School Caps Looking for Big Lift in Texas, Massachusetts
Massachusetts and Texas lawmakers are considering whether to lift caps on the number of charter schools.
April 30, 2013
Florida Parent-Trigger Bill Fails in Senate: New Year, Same Vote
The Florida Senate voted down proposed parent-trigger legislation by a 20-20 vote for the second straight year.
April 29, 2013
Parent-Trigger Video in Florida Prompts 'Astroturf' Allegations
A video featuring Florida parents supporting "parent-trigger" legislation has caused controversy in the state.
April 15, 2013
More on Montana Charters, Wisconsin Vouchers, and Iowa Teachers
Significant changes to teacher pay, charters, and tax credit scholarships are still up in the air in statehouses this year.
April 05, 2013
Could Montana OK Charters and Private-School Tax Credits All at Once?
Montana lawmakers are considering bills that would allow charter schools and tax-credits for private-school tuition in the state.
February 28, 2013
Teachers' Union in Washington State Challenges Charters in Court
A coalition of groups in Washington state has threatened a lawsuit challenging the new voter-approved law allowing charter schools.
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