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The Heartland Institute's monthly outreach publication for the national movement for greater competition and choice in K-12 schooling.
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School Reform News
January 2009
Bay-Area Students Awarded Scholarships by Think Tank
The Independent Institute, a nonpartisan public policy think tank with offices in Oakland, California and Washington, DC, has announced its Independent ... (read more)
The Independent Institute, a nonpartisan public policy think tank with offices in Oakland, California and Washington, DC, has announced its Independent ... (read more)
California Courts Rule for Charter Schools Again
A Los Angeles charter middle school is moving into new digs thanks to a court ruling on equal treatment that has national implications. One of the largest ... (read more)
A Los Angeles charter middle school is moving into new digs thanks to a court ruling on equal treatment that has national implications. One of the largest ... (read more)
Competition Improves Performance
A new study released by the C. D. Howe Institute in Toronto shows when schools have to fight for funding, students—and taxpayers—get more for ... (read more)
A new study released by the C. D. Howe Institute in Toronto shows when schools have to fight for funding, students—and taxpayers—get more for ... (read more)
Congress Contemplates Future of DC Vouchers
The arrival of a new Congress and administration is casting doubt over the future of the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program, the federally funded school ... (read more)
The arrival of a new Congress and administration is casting doubt over the future of the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program, the federally funded school ... (read more)
Flunked Shows Pressing Need for Choice
Narrated by actor Joe Mantegna, the new documentary film Flunked takes a cold, hard look at the problems plaguing the American education system. In just ... (read more)
Narrated by actor Joe Mantegna, the new documentary film Flunked takes a cold, hard look at the problems plaguing the American education system. In just ... (read more)
January 2009 School Reform News: Rallying for School Choice (PDF)
The January 2009 issue of School Reform News leads with coverage of a pre-Election Day school choice rally in Charlotte, North Carolina that attracted more ... (read more)
The January 2009 issue of School Reform News leads with coverage of a pre-Election Day school choice rally in Charlotte, North Carolina that attracted more ... (read more)
Los Angeles Teachers Create Choice Group for Students
Sara Hernandez, a first-year teacher at a public school in Los Angeles, realized three of her students could excel at private schools, where they would ... (read more)
Sara Hernandez, a first-year teacher at a public school in Los Angeles, realized three of her students could excel at private schools, where they would ... (read more)
Louisville Groups Unite to Close Gaps in Achievement and Graduation Rates
A coalition of black pastors, civil rights leaders, and school choice activists is combining research and grassroots action to promote school choice as ... (read more)
A coalition of black pastors, civil rights leaders, and school choice activists is combining research and grassroots action to promote school choice as ... (read more)
Maine Parents United for School Choice
Parents and voters in Orland, a small rural town in northeastern Maine, have decided to preserve their right to school choice through a narrow 671-644 vote. The ... (read more)
Parents and voters in Orland, a small rural town in northeastern Maine, have decided to preserve their right to school choice through a narrow 671-644 vote. The ... (read more)
Montanans Want Choice
A new survey has raised awareness of public support for school choice in Montana—but lawmakers say legislative success is not likely to come in the ... (read more)
A new survey has raised awareness of public support for school choice in Montana—but lawmakers say legislative success is not likely to come in the ... (read more)
National Grassroots Campaign Begins
The Alliance for School Choice has launched its School Choice Works campaign, aimed at recruiting 10,000 school choice supporters in key battleground states ... (read more)
The Alliance for School Choice has launched its School Choice Works campaign, aimed at recruiting 10,000 school choice supporters in key battleground states ... (read more)
Nevada Pushes for Single Charter School Authorizer
After the Nevada Board of Education ended an eight-month moratorium on new charter schools in early August, the state’s Department of Education is ... (read more)
After the Nevada Board of Education ended an eight-month moratorium on new charter schools in early August, the state’s Department of Education is ... (read more)
New Jersey Considers Dropout Reduction Program
At 2 percent in 2007, New Jersey has one of the nation’s lowest high school dropout rates, according to the state’s education department. Nevertheless, ... (read more)
At 2 percent in 2007, New Jersey has one of the nation’s lowest high school dropout rates, according to the state’s education department. Nevertheless, ... (read more)
North Carolinians Rally for School Choice
More than 850 parents, children, community leaders, and politicians from across North Carolina congregated in Charlotte just before Election Day when a ... (read more)
More than 850 parents, children, community leaders, and politicians from across North Carolina congregated in Charlotte just before Election Day when a ... (read more)
Obama’s Most Telling Choice
The most telling choice Barack Obama has made since becoming the nation’s president-elect has nothing to do with his Cabinet or senior advisors. It ... (read more)
The most telling choice Barack Obama has made since becoming the nation’s president-elect has nothing to do with his Cabinet or senior advisors. It ... (read more)
Online K-12 Schooling Gaining Popularity
Online learning is picking up steam as a viable option for public school students nationwide. According to a report by seven sponsor agencies, including ... (read more)
Online learning is picking up steam as a viable option for public school students nationwide. According to a report by seven sponsor agencies, including ... (read more)
Study: School Choice Works Everywhere
A groundbreaking new international study provides strong evidence greater competition from the private education sector increases the academic performance ... (read more)
A groundbreaking new international study provides strong evidence greater competition from the private education sector increases the academic performance ... (read more)
To Cut Waste, Ban Teachers Strikes
One of the more common myths circulated by teacher unions is the need to pay teachers higher salaries if we want to be able to hire enough of them to meet ... (read more)
One of the more common myths circulated by teacher unions is the need to pay teachers higher salaries if we want to be able to hire enough of them to meet ... (read more)
Vouchers Gain Legislative Momentum in Georgia
Buoyed by growing participation in his state’s existing school choice programs and with public opinion surveys showing vast support for vouchers, ... (read more)
Buoyed by growing participation in his state’s existing school choice programs and with public opinion surveys showing vast support for vouchers, ... (read more)
