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. Read Full Post >
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May 09, 2013
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. Read Full Post >
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. Read Full Post >
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. Read Full Post >
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. Read Full Post >
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. Read Full Post >
February 04, 2013
Common Core Foes Ponder Next Steps But Don't Root for Failure
Foes of the Common Core State Standards want states to innovate and non-traditional public schools to avoid the increased "regulation" from the common core. Read Full Post >
January 30, 2013
Charters Poised to Expand in Mississippi...If Lawmakers Can Agree
Both the Mississippi house and senate have passed bills to expand the number of charter schools in 2013, but there are significant differences between them. Read Full Post >
November 27, 2012
Indiana's State Schools Chief Reflects on Election Defeat
Bennett spoke with Education Week at the Foundation for Excellence in Education's annual conference, an event organized by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, and shared his thoughts on the loss at the polls, and what the future holds. Read Full Post >
November 06, 2012
Ga. Voters Approve Statewide Authorizing for Charters
A controversial charter school amendment to allow statewide authorization was approved by Georgia voters on Election Day. Read Full Post >
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