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School Reform News
February 2008
American Vision for Education
In his masterfully concise volume, School Choice: The Findings (Cato Institute, 2007), Herbert J. Walberg makes the case that wise public policy would see ... (read more)
In his masterfully concise volume, School Choice: The Findings (Cato Institute, 2007), Herbert J. Walberg makes the case that wise public policy would see ... (read more)
Candidates' Advisor Choices Reveal Policy Intentions
With the 2008 presidential campaign in full swing, the leading candidates of both major parties have outlined vastly differing education policy proposals. Most ... (read more)
With the 2008 presidential campaign in full swing, the leading candidates of both major parties have outlined vastly differing education policy proposals. Most ... (read more)
Charter Schools Undermined in Delaware
Delaware state government and union officials have undermined one charter school's efforts to secure alternative financing for construction costs and nearly ... (read more)
Delaware state government and union officials have undermined one charter school's efforts to secure alternative financing for construction costs and nearly ... (read more)
Congress Considers Measure Giving School Choice to Foster Kids
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) has introduced in Congress the School Choice for Foster Kids Act, a measure that would amend an existing federal program to ... (read more)
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) has introduced in Congress the School Choice for Foster Kids Act, a measure that would amend an existing federal program to ... (read more)
Extended School Day and Year Are Under Review Across the Country
Poor academic achievement of American K-12 students in comparison to other industrialized nations has led state departments of education, local school districts, ... (read more)
Poor academic achievement of American K-12 students in comparison to other industrialized nations has led state departments of education, local school districts, ... (read more)
February 2008 School Reform News (PDF)
The February 2008 issue of School Reform News offers a look at the presidential candidates and their positions on school choice. On page 1: Florida ... (read more)
The February 2008 issue of School Reform News offers a look at the presidential candidates and their positions on school choice. On page 1: Florida ... (read more)
Florida Lawmakers Applaud Donors to 'Step Up for Students' Program
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R), state Rep. Ronald Brisé (D-North Miami), and former U.S. Rep. Carrie Meek were just a few of the dignitaries who came together ... (read more)
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist (R), state Rep. Ronald Brisé (D-North Miami), and former U.S. Rep. Carrie Meek were just a few of the dignitaries who came together ... (read more)
GOP Presidential Candidates Clash over Education Freedom
The president of the United States is the ultimate policy leader, but in most of the 2007 caucus and primary campaigning, education (let alone choice) barely ... (read more)
The president of the United States is the ultimate policy leader, but in most of the 2007 caucus and primary campaigning, education (let alone choice) barely ... (read more)
Illinois Residents Want School Choice: Poll
When it comes to education, the people of Illinois want options, according to a survey of 1,500 people statewide. Released in December, the survey was ... (read more)
When it comes to education, the people of Illinois want options, according to a survey of 1,500 people statewide. Released in December, the survey was ... (read more)
Illinois School Choice Poll Results
Who is most responsible for the situation of Illinois' public school system? State government: 24 percent Unions: 22 percent Teachers: 18 percent ... (read more)
Who is most responsible for the situation of Illinois' public school system? State government: 24 percent Unions: 22 percent Teachers: 18 percent ... (read more)
Nevada Parents Want More Charter Schools, State Ed Board Denies Them
Have you ever wondered why government seems so utterly, repeatedly failure-prone when it comes to meeting children's educational needs? If so, the Nevada ... (read more)
Have you ever wondered why government seems so utterly, repeatedly failure-prone when it comes to meeting children's educational needs? If so, the Nevada ... (read more)
New Jersey Preschool Vouchers Show Value of Public-Private Choice
To the Rev. Reginald Jackson, head of the Black Ministers' Council, the remarkable success of New Jersey's private preschools holds an obvious lesson. We ... (read more)
To the Rev. Reginald Jackson, head of the Black Ministers' Council, the remarkable success of New Jersey's private preschools holds an obvious lesson. We ... (read more)
New York City Beefs Up Efforts to Get Poor Teachers Out of Class
New York City is devoting more resources to efforts aimed at getting incompetent teachers out of the classroom, with New York City Schools Chancellor Joel ... (read more)
New York City is devoting more resources to efforts aimed at getting incompetent teachers out of the classroom, with New York City Schools Chancellor Joel ... (read more)
School Choice Could Help Slow Latino Dropout Rate
Latino students are leading the pack when it comes to dropping out of high school, according to a study by the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), ... (read more)
Latino students are leading the pack when it comes to dropping out of high school, according to a study by the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), ... (read more)
U.S. Students' Achievement Is Mediocre in International Study
According to a new report comparing academic achievement for the 50 U.S. states with international scores, students in even the highest-achieving states ... (read more)
According to a new report comparing academic achievement for the 50 U.S. states with international scores, students in even the highest-achieving states ... (read more)
VanDamme Academy Shows Value of Choice
The VanDamme Academy, a K-8 school in Laguna Hills, California, has an unusual way of giving students a better foundation of knowledge. Founder Lisa ... (read more)
The VanDamme Academy, a K-8 school in Laguna Hills, California, has an unusual way of giving students a better foundation of knowledge. Founder Lisa ... (read more)
Vouchers Help Ga. Kids with Special Needs
Despite a late start, Georgia's publicly funded scholarship program for special-needs children is making quick progress, with almost a thousand students ... (read more)
Despite a late start, Georgia's publicly funded scholarship program for special-needs children is making quick progress, with almost a thousand students ... (read more)
Web Site Helps Colorado Parents Choose Schools
Colorado parents can find a vast array of information to help them choose their children's schools on a new Web site by the Independence Institute, a Colorado ... (read more)
Colorado parents can find a vast array of information to help them choose their children's schools on a new Web site by the Independence Institute, a Colorado ... (read more)
Wolf Makes His Mark in the Public Policy World With School Choice
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Patrick Wolf knew he had arrived in the world of education policy when in 2000 he stepped outside his Washington home, grabbed his ... (read more)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Patrick Wolf knew he had arrived in the world of education policy when in 2000 he stepped outside his Washington home, grabbed his ... (read more)
