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June 2005
Analysis: School Choice Improves Public School Funding
One of the most controversial aspects of school vouchers and education tax credits is their potential effect on public school finances. On one side, ... (read more)
One of the most controversial aspects of school vouchers and education tax credits is their potential effect on public school finances. On one side, ... (read more)
Commentary: Current Public School Funding Is Unwisely Idolized
Each season of the hugely popular Fox television series American Idol starts with a few episodes featuring talent-challenged but very entertaining contestants ... (read more)
Each season of the hugely popular Fox television series American Idol starts with a few episodes featuring talent-challenged but very entertaining contestants ... (read more)
Corruption Is Rampant in Public Schools
A new study by the Cato Institute takes an in-depth look at allegations of corruption and abuse of assets in the nation's public schools, a system built ... (read more)
A new study by the Cato Institute takes an in-depth look at allegations of corruption and abuse of assets in the nation's public schools, a system built ... (read more)
D.C. Scholarship Program Passes First Evaluation
Increasing numbers of students and parents in the District of Columbia are taking advantage of the nation’s first federally funded scholarship program, ... (read more)
Increasing numbers of students and parents in the District of Columbia are taking advantage of the nation’s first federally funded scholarship program, ... (read more)
Education Savings Accounts Could Expand School Choice
For many Americans, the most important investment the government can make on their behalf--one that dictates much of the course of their lives--is the money ... (read more)
For many Americans, the most important investment the government can make on their behalf--one that dictates much of the course of their lives--is the money ... (read more)
Hispanic Parents Rally for School Choice in Texas
On April 5, the Texas State Capitol in Austin served as a school choice forum for several hundred Hispanic parents, gathered there in a show of strength ... (read more)
On April 5, the Texas State Capitol in Austin served as a school choice forum for several hundred Hispanic parents, gathered there in a show of strength ... (read more)
June 2005 School Reform News (PDF)
The June issue of School Reform News offers updates on school choice legislation being debated in nearly a dozen states. On page 1: South Carolina legislators ... (read more)
The June issue of School Reform News offers updates on school choice legislation being debated in nearly a dozen states. On page 1: South Carolina legislators ... (read more)
Maine, Florida Poised for Rulings on School Choice
Eight Maine families are awaiting a written opinion from the state supreme court following their latest school choice appeal, argued on March 24. Meanwhile, ... (read more)
Eight Maine families are awaiting a written opinion from the state supreme court following their latest school choice appeal, argued on March 24. Meanwhile, ... (read more)
Mental Health Screening Plan Coming to Illinois
A controversial plan to screen all Illinois schoolchildren for mental health problems could become a reality June 30, when Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) reviews ... (read more)
A controversial plan to screen all Illinois schoolchildren for mental health problems could become a reality June 30, when Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) reviews ... (read more)
More than 1,000 Celebrate Fourth Anniversary of Pennsylvania Tax Credit
On what turned out to be a stunningly beautiful day, more than 1,000 parents and children joined state legislators at Pennsylvania’s Capitol in Harrisburg ... (read more)
On what turned out to be a stunningly beautiful day, more than 1,000 parents and children joined state legislators at Pennsylvania’s Capitol in Harrisburg ... (read more)
New Jersey, Maryland Need School Choice, Studies Show
If high per-pupil spending and widespread underachievement are two of the qualities that make a school system an ideal testing ground for vouchers, then ... (read more)
If high per-pupil spending and widespread underachievement are two of the qualities that make a school system an ideal testing ground for vouchers, then ... (read more)
New Source for School Choice Information Launched
A new clearinghouse is offering legislators, activists, and parents online information about ongoing school choice policy debates raging throughout the ... (read more)
A new clearinghouse is offering legislators, activists, and parents online information about ongoing school choice policy debates raging throughout the ... (read more)
Ohio House OKs Statewide Voucher Plan
Building on the success of the 10-year-old Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Program, the Ohio House of Representatives on April 12 approved legislation ... (read more)
Building on the success of the 10-year-old Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Program, the Ohio House of Representatives on April 12 approved legislation ... (read more)
Parents Pummeled by South Carolina Legislators
Democratic legislators in South Carolina slapped high-fives outside the state House of Representatives chamber May 4, celebrating a 60-53 vote to table ... (read more)
Democratic legislators in South Carolina slapped high-fives outside the state House of Representatives chamber May 4, celebrating a 60-53 vote to table ... (read more)
Polls Show Solid Support for School Choice
Despite the efforts of teacher unions and their allies to portray voucher supporters as extremists whose ideas are out of touch with mainstream America, ... (read more)
Despite the efforts of teacher unions and their allies to portray voucher supporters as extremists whose ideas are out of touch with mainstream America, ... (read more)
Public Schools' 'Sacred Charge'
Editor's note: Dana Rone, vice president of the Newark Public School Board, testified before the New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee on March 24 that although ... (read more)
Editor's note: Dana Rone, vice president of the Newark Public School Board, testified before the New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee on March 24 that although ... (read more)
School Choice a Hot Topic in State Legislatures Nationwide
In state legislatures across the nation, battles over expanding families' access to educational choices continued to rage this spring. In Arizona, the ... (read more)
In state legislatures across the nation, battles over expanding families' access to educational choices continued to rage this spring. In Arizona, the ... (read more)
Sparks Fly over Revelations of Scandals in Head Start Program
Head Start or "No Start"? It's been more of the latter in recent years on Capitol Hill, at least in the sense of being able to muster bipartisan agreement ... (read more)
Head Start or "No Start"? It's been more of the latter in recent years on Capitol Hill, at least in the sense of being able to muster bipartisan agreement ... (read more)
The Light of Education
There wasn't much money or structure in Faye Capers' home life while she was growing up in the projects of Texarkana, Texas in the 1950s. Both her parents ... (read more)
There wasn't much money or structure in Faye Capers' home life while she was growing up in the projects of Texarkana, Texas in the 1950s. Both her parents ... (read more)
Veto Limits Growth of Milwaukee Voucher Program
Just two days after one of the nation's oldest voucher programs celebrated a milestone anniversary, Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D) vetoed a bill to lift its ... (read more)
Just two days after one of the nation's oldest voucher programs celebrated a milestone anniversary, Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D) vetoed a bill to lift its ... (read more)
Violence in Public Schools: A Dirty Secret
In March, the public was startled by the news of a horrific shooting spree in Red Lake, Minnesota, where 16-year-old Jeff Wiese killed seven people and ... (read more)
In March, the public was startled by the news of a horrific shooting spree in Red Lake, Minnesota, where 16-year-old Jeff Wiese killed seven people and ... (read more)
Vouchers Better than NCLB Accountability
A new study by two Harvard University scholars concludes the vouchers offered under Gov. Jeb Bush's (R) A+ Accountability Plan in Florida are spurring gains ... (read more)
A new study by two Harvard University scholars concludes the vouchers offered under Gov. Jeb Bush's (R) A+ Accountability Plan in Florida are spurring gains ... (read more)
Welcome, New Readers!
If this is your first issue of School Reform News, you are probably one of the 29,900 mayors, city council members, public school board presidents, and ... (read more)
If this is your first issue of School Reform News, you are probably one of the 29,900 mayors, city council members, public school board presidents, and ... (read more)