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School Reform News
May 2007
Arizona Voucher Foes Try Again
In another round of legal battles over Arizona's newest school choice legislation, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and several other organizations ... (read more)
In another round of legal battles over Arizona's newest school choice legislation, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and several other organizations ... (read more)
Calif. Report Card Shows Dismal Results
A February 15 report card from the Pacific Research Institute (PRI), a free-market think tank based in California, evaluated and graded 17 aspects of California's ... (read more)
A February 15 report card from the Pacific Research Institute (PRI), a free-market think tank based in California, evaluated and graded 17 aspects of California's ... (read more)
Colorado Divided Over Systematic Education Reforms
Democratic Party leaders in Colorado are proposing an overhaul of the state's education system, but the national report that stirred the discussion has ... (read more)
Democratic Party leaders in Colorado are proposing an overhaul of the state's education system, but the national report that stirred the discussion has ... (read more)
Commentary: School Reform Must Foster Competition
If nothing else, the U.S. Department of Education proved earlier this year it can collect and report telling statistics about the condition of K-12 schooling. What's ... (read more)
If nothing else, the U.S. Department of Education proved earlier this year it can collect and report telling statistics about the condition of K-12 schooling. What's ... (read more)
D.C. Mayor Advocates School Restructuring
Adrian Fenty, the newly elected mayor of the District of Columbia, is the latest city leader to propose a dramatic governance overhaul of Washington's struggling ... (read more)
Adrian Fenty, the newly elected mayor of the District of Columbia, is the latest city leader to propose a dramatic governance overhaul of Washington's struggling ... (read more)
Detroit Mayor Mulls Expanding School Options
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's (D) State of the City address in March provided hope that he may soon expand support for several types of schools in addition ... (read more)
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's (D) State of the City address in March provided hope that he may soon expand support for several types of schools in addition ... (read more)
Field Notes: Teacher Credentials Are Certifiably Inane
It worked for the Scarecrow. At the end of his journey, the great and powerful Wizard of Oz gave him a piece of paper, and he miraculously showed off his ... (read more)
It worked for the Scarecrow. At the end of his journey, the great and powerful Wizard of Oz gave him a piece of paper, and he miraculously showed off his ... (read more)
Lawmakers Push for More State, Local Flexibility Under NCLB
As Congressional committees opened hearings on reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in mid-March, conservative lawmakers on Capitol Hill ... (read more)
As Congressional committees opened hearings on reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in mid-March, conservative lawmakers on Capitol Hill ... (read more)
Local Wisc. School Superintendent Wants Charter School for His District
When Ken Bates became superintendent of the Green Lake School District in central Wisconsin last July, he inherited a huge problem--a financially struggling ... (read more)
When Ken Bates became superintendent of the Green Lake School District in central Wisconsin last July, he inherited a huge problem--a financially struggling ... (read more)
May 2007 School Reform News (PDF)
The May 2007 issue of School Reform News covers efforts by District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty and Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to assert more authority ... (read more)
The May 2007 issue of School Reform News covers efforts by District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty and Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to assert more authority ... (read more)
Missouri House Rejects Two School Choice Measures
In March, the Missouri House of Representatives rejected a school choice bill that would have created tax credits for individuals and businesses. The vote ... (read more)
In March, the Missouri House of Representatives rejected a school choice bill that would have created tax credits for individuals and businesses. The vote ... (read more)
School Choice by the Numbers
Getting Choice Right: Ensuring Equity and Efficiency in Education Policy edited by Julian Betts and Tom Loveless Brookings Institution Press, December ... (read more)
Getting Choice Right: Ensuring Equity and Efficiency in Education Policy edited by Julian Betts and Tom Loveless Brookings Institution Press, December ... (read more)
U.S. K-12 Schools Fail to Prepare Students: Report
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Enterprise Institute, and Center for American Progress jointly released a report at the end of February showing the ... (read more)
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Enterprise Institute, and Center for American Progress jointly released a report at the end of February showing the ... (read more)
Utah Voucher Opponents Move to Block Program
In early April, opponents of Utah's new universal voucher law began announced they had enough petition signatures to get a referendum to repeal it. An ... (read more)
In early April, opponents of Utah's new universal voucher law began announced they had enough petition signatures to get a referendum to repeal it. An ... (read more)
Vouchers for At-Risk Students Proposed in Texas
On March 9, Texas state Sen. Kyle Janek (R-Houston) introduced Senate Bill 1506, which would allow the State Comptroller's office to give students vouchers ... (read more)
On March 9, Texas state Sen. Kyle Janek (R-Houston) introduced Senate Bill 1506, which would allow the State Comptroller's office to give students vouchers ... (read more)
Vouchers for Special-Needs Students Fail in Committee of Virginia Legislature
The Virginia House Appropriations Committee defeated Senate Bill 1419, the Tuition Assistance Grants for Children with Disabilities Act, by a 13-7 vote ... (read more)
The Virginia House Appropriations Committee defeated Senate Bill 1419, the Tuition Assistance Grants for Children with Disabilities Act, by a 13-7 vote ... (read more)
