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March 2008
Bush Bids to Preserve, Expand School Choice Options for Low-Income Citizens
In the final State of the Union Address of his presidency, delivered January 28 to a joint session of Congress, President George W. Bush renewed his support ... (read more)
In the final State of the Union Address of his presidency, delivered January 28 to a joint session of Congress, President George W. Bush renewed his support ... (read more)
Charter Schools Set Standards, Break Benchmarks in Michigan
As Michigan charter school enrollment has climbed to more than 100,000 students, some traditional public schools are seeking to emulate their success. The ... (read more)
As Michigan charter school enrollment has climbed to more than 100,000 students, some traditional public schools are seeking to emulate their success. The ... (read more)
Civil Rights Icon Fights for Choice in Education
The Rev. H.K. Matthews, a civil rights leader who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King in Selma, Alabama in 1965, told a crowd of more than 500 students ... (read more)
The Rev. H.K. Matthews, a civil rights leader who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King in Selma, Alabama in 1965, told a crowd of more than 500 students ... (read more)
DC Parents Support Renewal of Vouchers
After three years, the primary concern of parents with children in the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP)--a federal voucher program in the nation's ... (read more)
After three years, the primary concern of parents with children in the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP)--a federal voucher program in the nation's ... (read more)
Experts Support Arizona Choice Program
"The important facts have not changed since the Arizona Supreme Court found the Arizona scholarship tax program just fine nearly a decade ago. "The Arizona ... (read more)
"The important facts have not changed since the Arizona Supreme Court found the Arizona scholarship tax program just fine nearly a decade ago. "The Arizona ... (read more)
Federal Court Hears Challenge to Arizona Tax Credit Program
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard a three-year-old challenge to Arizona's individual tax credit scholarship program in late January, but gave ... (read more)
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard a three-year-old challenge to Arizona's individual tax credit scholarship program in late January, but gave ... (read more)
Government-Funded Preschool Is No Solution, Researchers Say
Proponents of government-funded preschool programs, such as the one being considered in Missouri (see story on this page), often portray research as presenting ... (read more)
Proponents of government-funded preschool programs, such as the one being considered in Missouri (see story on this page), often portray research as presenting ... (read more)
Improving Graduation Rates Can Cut Crime
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca and other local law enforcement leaders have unveiled a report linking low graduation rates with violent crimes such ... (read more)
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca and other local law enforcement leaders have unveiled a report linking low graduation rates with violent crimes such ... (read more)
Legislators Seek Freedom for Colorado Schools
An initiative propelled by school leaders is gaining traction with state lawmakers in Colorado, creating the prospect of greater administrative freedom ... (read more)
An initiative propelled by school leaders is gaining traction with state lawmakers in Colorado, creating the prospect of greater administrative freedom ... (read more)
March 2008 School Reform News (PDF)
The March 2008 issue of School Reform News highlights a May 12 rally that brought more than 1,100 students, parents, and educators to the Wisconsin State ... (read more)
The March 2008 issue of School Reform News highlights a May 12 rally that brought more than 1,100 students, parents, and educators to the Wisconsin State ... (read more)
Mo. Legislature Takes Up Education Reform Bills
Two education bills filed in Missouri during the 2008 legislative session offered a striking contrast between bottom-up school reform approaches emphasizing ... (read more)
Two education bills filed in Missouri during the 2008 legislative session offered a striking contrast between bottom-up school reform approaches emphasizing ... (read more)
NEA Gave $12 Million to Advocacy Groups
If you ran a liberal political, advocacy, or research organization and you went to the National Education Association last year with your hand out, chances ... (read more)
If you ran a liberal political, advocacy, or research organization and you went to the National Education Association last year with your hand out, chances ... (read more)
New Jersey Lawmakers Revamp the State's School Funding Formula
New Jersey is changing the state's formula for dispersing education funds, news heralded by advocates of education reform, and increased annual school funding ... (read more)
New Jersey is changing the state's formula for dispersing education funds, news heralded by advocates of education reform, and increased annual school funding ... (read more)
New Mexico Schools Have Little to Show for Increased Spending
The academic performance of students in New Mexico has remained stagnant despite the state's rapidly increasing investment in K-12 education, according ... (read more)
The academic performance of students in New Mexico has remained stagnant despite the state's rapidly increasing investment in K-12 education, according ... (read more)
No Child Left Behind Measure's Reauthorization Unlikely in 2008
While President George W. Bush and congressional Democrats marked the sixth anniversary of the signing of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), it seemed ... (read more)
While President George W. Bush and congressional Democrats marked the sixth anniversary of the signing of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), it seemed ... (read more)
Ohio Parents Call for Special-Needs Scholarship Program
Showing public support for school choice, several Ohio parents testified about the need for a special-needs scholarship program during a House Education ... (read more)
Showing public support for school choice, several Ohio parents testified about the need for a special-needs scholarship program during a House Education ... (read more)
Philadelphia Charter Schools Are Placed Under Increased Oversight
Charter school operators and parents of students enrolled in the schools will be on the alert in April when a task force appointed by the School Reform ... (read more)
Charter school operators and parents of students enrolled in the schools will be on the alert in April when a task force appointed by the School Reform ... (read more)
Prediction: Arizona Tax Credit Program Will Stand
The plaintiffs in Winn v. Garriot argue that Arizona is unconstitutionally pressuring families to choose religious over secular schooling due to the state's ... (read more)
The plaintiffs in Winn v. Garriot argue that Arizona is unconstitutionally pressuring families to choose religious over secular schooling due to the state's ... (read more)
Redistricting May Hurt Choice in Maine
Maine's education system is in the midst of big changes, and families enjoying school choice may turn out to be major victims of the process. The state ... (read more)
Maine's education system is in the midst of big changes, and families enjoying school choice may turn out to be major victims of the process. The state ... (read more)
Schools Nationwide Hide Teacher Misconduct and Incompetence
New reports show teachers nationwide are allowed to continue teaching, or are paid not to teach, after being found guilty of misconduct. Expensive, difficult, ... (read more)
New reports show teachers nationwide are allowed to continue teaching, or are paid not to teach, after being found guilty of misconduct. Expensive, difficult, ... (read more)
Special-Needs Scholarships Bill Is Moving Ahead in Ohio
Most parents of children with special learning needs have few educational choices. They can make use of the services offered by their local public school ... (read more)
Most parents of children with special learning needs have few educational choices. They can make use of the services offered by their local public school ... (read more)
Teacher Unions Exploit Due Process to Protect Their Own ... And Students Are the Victims
Wherever teacher unions exist, the rigors of state-mandated due process are exacerbated by excessive procedures negotiated by the union designed to frighten ... (read more)
Wherever teacher unions exist, the rigors of state-mandated due process are exacerbated by excessive procedures negotiated by the union designed to frighten ... (read more)
Virtual Schools Win Support of Wisconsin Parents, Children
Parents, children, school choice advocates, and some lawmakers in Wisconsin are banding together in an effort to keep a choice option available to the state's ... (read more)
Parents, children, school choice advocates, and some lawmakers in Wisconsin are banding together in an effort to keep a choice option available to the state's ... (read more)