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School Reform News
June 2007
4,000 Rally in Florida for Tax Credit Scholarships
More than 4,000 school choice supporters traveled from as far as Miami and Ft. Lauderdale to join the nation's largest school choice rally in Tallahassee ... (read more)
More than 4,000 school choice supporters traveled from as far as Miami and Ft. Lauderdale to join the nation's largest school choice rally in Tallahassee ... (read more)
Bill Would Require Greater Accountability from Texas Charter Schools
Texas's high-achieving charter schools could receive more money, and charters statewide could be required to be more accountable for their finances, if ... (read more)
Texas's high-achieving charter schools could receive more money, and charters statewide could be required to be more accountable for their finances, if ... (read more)
Florida Launches Improved Performance Pay Plan
Florida's merit-based pay program for teachers, previously known as Special Teachers Are Rewarded (STAR), has been modified and now encompasses the missing ... (read more)
Florida's merit-based pay program for teachers, previously known as Special Teachers Are Rewarded (STAR), has been modified and now encompasses the missing ... (read more)
Georgia Passes Special-Needs Voucher Bill
On the last day of its legislative session, April 20, Georgia joined the parade of states that have passed voucher legislation. The measure has been sent ... (read more)
On the last day of its legislative session, April 20, Georgia joined the parade of states that have passed voucher legislation. The measure has been sent ... (read more)
Information Counts for School Choice Parents
Anyone familiar with debates about school choice proposals knows both sides agree parents need accurate information to be effective choosers. What is not ... (read more)
Anyone familiar with debates about school choice proposals knows both sides agree parents need accurate information to be effective choosers. What is not ... (read more)
June 2007 School Reform News (PDF)
The June 2007 issue of School Reform News reports on rallies in Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania in support of school choice options. All told, ... (read more)
The June 2007 issue of School Reform News reports on rallies in Florida, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania in support of school choice options. All told, ... (read more)
NewSchools Venture Fund Reaches $100 Million Landmark
One year short of its 10th anniversary, NewSchools Venture Fund--a California-based organization that raises venture capital for education entrepreneurs--has ... (read more)
One year short of its 10th anniversary, NewSchools Venture Fund--a California-based organization that raises venture capital for education entrepreneurs--has ... (read more)
North Carolinians Rally for School Choice
More than 1,000 North Carolina parents, children, legislators, community leaders, and clergy met to express their desire for more choice in their children's ... (read more)
More than 1,000 North Carolina parents, children, legislators, community leaders, and clergy met to express their desire for more choice in their children's ... (read more)
Ohio Governor Proposes Striking Choice from Budget
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D) wants 3,000 students to go back to failing schools. In unveiling his two-year, $52.9 billion budget this March, he called for ... (read more)
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D) wants 3,000 students to go back to failing schools. In unveiling his two-year, $52.9 billion budget this March, he called for ... (read more)
Outdated Federal 'Gender Equity' Program Illustrates Need for More School Choice
In its 2008 budget proposal, the Bush administration proposed cutting 44 U.S. Department of Education programs to save approximately $2.2 billion annually. ... (read more)
In its 2008 budget proposal, the Bush administration proposed cutting 44 U.S. Department of Education programs to save approximately $2.2 billion annually. ... (read more)
Pennsylvania Legislator Wants Schools to Teach Founding Documents
Freshman state Rep. Todd Rock (R-Franklin) introduced a bill this spring that would make Pennsylvania the second state to require public schools to teach ... (read more)
Freshman state Rep. Todd Rock (R-Franklin) introduced a bill this spring that would make Pennsylvania the second state to require public schools to teach ... (read more)
Pennsylvania Tax Credit Program Celebrated for Six Years of Choice
After six years of increasing educational opportunities, Pennsylvania's tax credit program remains the state's best hope for expanding school choice, says ... (read more)
After six years of increasing educational opportunities, Pennsylvania's tax credit program remains the state's best hope for expanding school choice, says ... (read more)
School Choice Bill Gets Hearing in Oregon House
A mostly black delegation of citizens from Portland traveled to the Oregon state capitol on April 5 to testify in support of House Bill 3010. The bill would ... (read more)
A mostly black delegation of citizens from Portland traveled to the Oregon state capitol on April 5 to testify in support of House Bill 3010. The bill would ... (read more)
School District Refuses to Show Al Gore Global Warming Film
In the weeks preceding Earth Day on April 22, schools nationwide showed Al Gore's 2006 global warming film An Inconvenient Truth--some as a club activity, ... (read more)
In the weeks preceding Earth Day on April 22, schools nationwide showed Al Gore's 2006 global warming film An Inconvenient Truth--some as a club activity, ... (read more)
Students: Some High Schools Teach History Well, Others Do Not
Some political science students say they have learned enough about American history in high school. Others, however, say they had to study outside high ... (read more)
Some political science students say they have learned enough about American history in high school. Others, however, say they had to study outside high ... (read more)
Teachers Union Is Key Obstacle to Good Education, Ad Campaign Says
An advocacy group's creative outreach has attracted unfavorable attention to the teachers union in one New Jersey city, the first stop in a planned national ... (read more)
An advocacy group's creative outreach has attracted unfavorable attention to the teachers union in one New Jersey city, the first stop in a planned national ... (read more)
Texas Schools to Receive State Grants to Improve Science, Math Teaching
On March 9, the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Initiative (T-STEM) awarded $2.3 million in state-funded Acceleration Grants to 56 public ... (read more)
On March 9, the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Initiative (T-STEM) awarded $2.3 million in state-funded Acceleration Grants to 56 public ... (read more)
The Issue: Corporate Tuition Tax Credits
Of all Arizona's attempts over the years to provide education options for poor students, the law allowing corporations to take a dollar-for-dollar credit ... (read more)
Of all Arizona's attempts over the years to provide education options for poor students, the law allowing corporations to take a dollar-for-dollar credit ... (read more)
Utah Board of Ed Won't Implement Voucher Program
The Utah state board of education on May 3 voted not to implement a law that would allow the state’s new universal voucher program to take effect this autumn. Earlier ... (read more)
The Utah state board of education on May 3 voted not to implement a law that would allow the state’s new universal voucher program to take effect this autumn. Earlier ... (read more)
West Virginia Salary Posting Raises Unions' Ire
A decision to post teacher salaries on the Internet has irked the teachers union in West Virginia, but an experienced reformer said such policies are needed ... (read more)
A decision to post teacher salaries on the Internet has irked the teachers union in West Virginia, but an experienced reformer said such policies are needed ... (read more)
