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August 2007
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Page 1 of the August 2007 of School Reform News features a rally at the state capitol in Columbus, Ohio, where some 1,800 people voiced their support for ... (read more)
Page 1 of the August 2007 of School Reform News features a rally at the state capitol in Columbus, Ohio, where some 1,800 people voiced their support for ... (read more)
Avoiding the Ratification Trap
In 1971, I served as an expert witness for the National Education Association (NEA) in two legal cases. In one, the North Carolina NEA affiliate was ... (read more)
In 1971, I served as an expert witness for the National Education Association (NEA) in two legal cases. In one, the North Carolina NEA affiliate was ... (read more)
Congress Prepares for NCLB Reauthorization Debate
After months of committee hearings, congressional leaders are now looking to begin the legislative process for the scheduled reauthorization of the No Child ... (read more)
After months of committee hearings, congressional leaders are now looking to begin the legislative process for the scheduled reauthorization of the No Child ... (read more)
Cutting Costs or Cutting Corners?
As the debate over school size continues, it's up to educators and policymakers to maintain the delicate balance between what's best for students and what's ... (read more)
As the debate over school size continues, it's up to educators and policymakers to maintain the delicate balance between what's best for students and what's ... (read more)
Detroit Closes 34 Public Schools
In what is being called the largest number of simultaneous school closings ever, anywhere in the nation, the Detroit Board of Education voted 6-5 on April ... (read more)
In what is being called the largest number of simultaneous school closings ever, anywhere in the nation, the Detroit Board of Education voted 6-5 on April ... (read more)
Education Innovation Missing in Democrats' 'Innovation Agenda'
In recent years, corporate leaders have so overused a perfectly good word, "innovation," as to render it meaningless. Now, they're being joined in that ... (read more)
In recent years, corporate leaders have so overused a perfectly good word, "innovation," as to render it meaningless. Now, they're being joined in that ... (read more)
Georgetown University Study Finds Choice Works in D.C.
According to a second-year evaluation of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP) conducted by Georgetown University's School Choice Demonstration ... (read more)
According to a second-year evaluation of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP) conducted by Georgetown University's School Choice Demonstration ... (read more)
Hawaii Removes Obstacle to Charter Schools
As a charter school champion engaged in a difficult struggle, Hawaii's chief executive has claimed a key victory for educational choice in her state. On ... (read more)
As a charter school champion engaged in a difficult struggle, Hawaii's chief executive has claimed a key victory for educational choice in her state. On ... (read more)
Kentuckians Favor Vouchers and Tax Credits
A new survey commissioned by the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions, a Kentucky free-market think tank, confirms most state residents believe ... (read more)
A new survey commissioned by the Bluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions, a Kentucky free-market think tank, confirms most state residents believe ... (read more)
Los Angeles Charter Schools Challenge District in Court
Los Angeles charter schools could be one court date away from equitable access to public school facilities, with two lawsuits pending against the Los Angeles ... (read more)
Los Angeles charter schools could be one court date away from equitable access to public school facilities, with two lawsuits pending against the Los Angeles ... (read more)
North Carolina Faces Opposition to Charters
Recently I had the pleasure of attending an outstanding student presentation of the musical West Side Story at the North Carolina School of the Arts (NCSA), ... (read more)
Recently I had the pleasure of attending an outstanding student presentation of the musical West Side Story at the North Carolina School of the Arts (NCSA), ... (read more)
Ohio Rallies for Education Options
Approximately 1,800 school choice supporters traveled to Columbus, Ohio to voice their support for educational freedom on May 9, calling for the state to ... (read more)
Approximately 1,800 school choice supporters traveled to Columbus, Ohio to voice their support for educational freedom on May 9, calling for the state to ... (read more)
Paige on Unions, and a Primer for Reporters
Former U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige meant what he said in early 2004 when he described the National Education Association as a "terrorist organization." ... (read more)
Former U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige meant what he said in early 2004 when he described the National Education Association as a "terrorist organization." ... (read more)
School Choice Saves Money, Report Shows
An April 2007 report from the Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation estimates the 12 voucher and tuition tax credit programs in operation nationwide before ... (read more)
An April 2007 report from the Milton and Rose D. Friedman Foundation estimates the 12 voucher and tuition tax credit programs in operation nationwide before ... (read more)
Special-Needs Grants Would Save Money for Virginia Public Schools
An independent study released on April 27 shows the long-debated proposed Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) program for Virginia students with disabilities ... (read more)
An independent study released on April 27 shows the long-debated proposed Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) program for Virginia students with disabilities ... (read more)
Utah Voters Will Decide the Fate of Universal Vouchers
Utah voters will decide November 6 whether they want to preserve and implement a landmark K-12 voucher program that their elected representatives enacted ... (read more)
Utah voters will decide November 6 whether they want to preserve and implement a landmark K-12 voucher program that their elected representatives enacted ... (read more)
