School Reform News
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
September 2003
09/2003 The Friedman Report: School Choice Roundup
District of Columbia * Florida * New Jersey * New York Ohio * Oregon * Pennsylvania * Texas * Utah * Wisconsin DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Feinstein Endorses ... (read more)
District of Columbia * Florida * New Jersey * New York Ohio * Oregon * Pennsylvania * Texas * Utah * Wisconsin DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Feinstein Endorses ... (read more)
A Guide to State Regulation of Private Schools
While parents may have the right to direct the education of their children in a private school, states still have the power to regulate those schools ... (read more)
While parents may have the right to direct the education of their children in a private school, states still have the power to regulate those schools ... (read more)
Choice Programs Remain Tiny and Restrictive
Last summer, supporters of school choice hailed Zelman v. Simmons-Harris, the historic Supreme Court decision upholding Cleveland’s school choice program, ... (read more)
Last summer, supporters of school choice hailed Zelman v. Simmons-Harris, the historic Supreme Court decision upholding Cleveland’s school choice program, ... (read more)
Commentary: Operation Educational Freedom
We in Colorado are proud of becoming the first state to enact a voucher program since last year’s U.S. Supreme Court decision. In achieving this huge ... (read more)
We in Colorado are proud of becoming the first state to enact a voucher program since last year’s U.S. Supreme Court decision. In achieving this huge ... (read more)
Democrats Face Dilemma Over Vouchers
The recent switch by several prominent black elected officials in Washington, DC to support school vouchers is exposing an issue where the Democratic ... (read more)
The recent switch by several prominent black elected officials in Washington, DC to support school vouchers is exposing an issue where the Democratic ... (read more)
Diplomas Denied as Seniors Fail Exit Exams
If students can’t pass a test on what they are supposed to have learned in school, should they still get a high school diploma? This spring, thousands ... (read more)
If students can’t pass a test on what they are supposed to have learned in school, should they still get a high school diploma? This spring, thousands ... (read more)
Ed Schools 'Out of Touch' with Public, Say Critics
As debate heated up this summer over using federal aid to reform teacher preparation and licensing, a forum at the American Enterprise Institute moderated ... (read more)
As debate heated up this summer over using federal aid to reform teacher preparation and licensing, a forum at the American Enterprise Institute moderated ... (read more)
Head Start Reforms Meet Resistance
On July 25, the House of Representatives voted 217-216 to approve H.R. 2210, the School Readiness Act. The measure reauthorizes Head Start, a federal ... (read more)
On July 25, the House of Representatives voted 217-216 to approve H.R. 2210, the School Readiness Act. The measure reauthorizes Head Start, a federal ... (read more)
Huizenga Named Entrepreneur of the Year
The Education Industry Association named J.C. Huizenga the winner of the 2003 James P. Boyle Entrepreneurial Leadership Award at the Association’s annual ... (read more)
The Education Industry Association named J.C. Huizenga the winner of the 2003 James P. Boyle Entrepreneurial Leadership Award at the Association’s annual ... (read more)
Mackinac VP Overton Killed in Plane Crash
Joseph P. Overton, 43, senior vice president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, died on June 30, 2003, as a result of injuries sustained when his ... (read more)
Joseph P. Overton, 43, senior vice president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, died on June 30, 2003, as a result of injuries sustained when his ... (read more)
Mixed Bag from the Nation’s Report Card
Over the summer of ‘03, the Nation’s Report Card brought home tons of new data on the reading and writing prowess of America’s fourth-, eighth-, and 12th-graders. ... (read more)
Over the summer of ‘03, the Nation’s Report Card brought home tons of new data on the reading and writing prowess of America’s fourth-, eighth-, and 12th-graders. ... (read more)
NCLB Prompts Districts to Re-Examine Technology Plans
Technology and K-12 Education While the past decade has seen entrepreneurs seize the new opportunities offered by a browsable Internet, low-cost ... (read more)
Technology and K-12 Education While the past decade has seen entrepreneurs seize the new opportunities offered by a browsable Internet, low-cost ... (read more)
NEA’s 'Technical Amendments' Would Gut No Child Left Behind
At a time when the nation is prosecuting its war on terrorism across four continents and chasing down deadly remnants of Iraqi armies, the National Education ... (read more)
At a time when the nation is prosecuting its war on terrorism across four continents and chasing down deadly remnants of Iraqi armies, the National Education ... (read more)
Nonpublic Schools and the Courts
David W. Kirkpatrick School Reform News is pleased to welcome back David W. Kirkpatrick as a contributing editor. Kirkpatrick is a senior education ... (read more)
David W. Kirkpatrick School Reform News is pleased to welcome back David W. Kirkpatrick as a contributing editor. Kirkpatrick is a senior education ... (read more)
Push for Accountability Is Changing Public Education
During the three days of the Education Industry Association’s annual conference, EDVentures 2003, the unmistakable mood of the almost 400 business representatives ... (read more)
During the three days of the Education Industry Association’s annual conference, EDVentures 2003, the unmistakable mood of the almost 400 business representatives ... (read more)
September 2003 School Reform News (pdf)
The September 2003 issue of School Reform News features the coming showdown in Congress over a proposal to offer vouchers in the District of Columbia. The ... (read more)
The September 2003 issue of School Reform News features the coming showdown in Congress over a proposal to offer vouchers in the District of Columbia. The ... (read more)
Stage Set for DC Voucher Showdown
The stage is nearly set for the final act of this year’s Congressional showdown on school vouchers for the District of Columbia. But after some key players ... (read more)
The stage is nearly set for the final act of this year’s Congressional showdown on school vouchers for the District of Columbia. But after some key players ... (read more)
States Are Providing More Choice Options
Asking the questions is easy: How is school choice progressing? Overall? By state? Within a state? By type of program? Where do we have vouchers? Individual ... (read more)
Asking the questions is easy: How is school choice progressing? Overall? By state? Within a state? By type of program? Where do we have vouchers? Individual ... (read more)
Under Secretary Endorses Choice Options in Michigan
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Gene Hickok recently met with charter school advocates, faith-based and community leaders, and parents in the Detroit ... (read more)
U.S. Under Secretary of Education Gene Hickok recently met with charter school advocates, faith-based and community leaders, and parents in the Detroit ... (read more)
Voices for School Reform
During the past six and a half years, School Reform News has interviewed more than 60 school reform advocates. Although all of these interviews are available ... (read more)
During the past six and a half years, School Reform News has interviewed more than 60 school reform advocates. Although all of these interviews are available ... (read more)
Voucher Growth Depends on Schools Willing to Participate
In Florida, leading Democratic lawmakers are making a concerted pitch to impose additional regulations, audits, and oversight on the hundreds of private ... (read more)
In Florida, leading Democratic lawmakers are making a concerted pitch to impose additional regulations, audits, and oversight on the hundreds of private ... (read more)
Who Supplies What in the Education Industry?
Private-sector businesses make up more than $100 billion of America’s $750+ billion education industry, which includes higher education as well as K-12. ... (read more)
Private-sector businesses make up more than $100 billion of America’s $750+ billion education industry, which includes higher education as well as K-12. ... (read more)
Wrong Start?
Although supporters of Head Start and other preschool programs for underprivileged children maintain such efforts are a remarkably cost-effective way ... (read more)
Although supporters of Head Start and other preschool programs for underprivileged children maintain such efforts are a remarkably cost-effective way ... (read more)
