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September 2005
Analysis: Time to Consider Education Savings Accounts
As vouchers and tax credits move from theory to practice in cities and states across the country, greater attention is being focused on matters of program ... (read more)
As vouchers and tax credits move from theory to practice in cities and states across the country, greater attention is being focused on matters of program ... (read more)
Brownback Generates Welcome Stir over Expanding DC Voucher Program
Refreshing breezes are difficult to come by on Capitol Hill in midsummer, but Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) created an invigorating stir in late June when he ... (read more)
Refreshing breezes are difficult to come by on Capitol Hill in midsummer, but Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) created an invigorating stir in late June when he ... (read more)
Choosing the Best School for Your Child
Thanks to the expansion of Ohio's voucher program and a host of legislative victories for school choice reforms nationwide in 2005, more parents than ever ... (read more)
Thanks to the expansion of Ohio's voucher program and a host of legislative victories for school choice reforms nationwide in 2005, more parents than ever ... (read more)
EDVentures Highlights Need for Supplemental Services
More than 300 education entrepreneurs from across the country gathered in Baltimore in late July for the 15th annual EDVentures conference, convened by ... (read more)
More than 300 education entrepreneurs from across the country gathered in Baltimore in late July for the 15th annual EDVentures conference, convened by ... (read more)
Environmental Science Book a Good Buy for All
Environmental Science: A Self-Teaching Guide by Barbara Murck, Ph.D. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2005 $19.95 Paper, 352 pages, ISBN 0471269883 Environmental ... (read more)
Environmental Science: A Self-Teaching Guide by Barbara Murck, Ph.D. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2005 $19.95 Paper, 352 pages, ISBN 0471269883 Environmental ... (read more)
Fifty Years Closer to Choice
In considering the role government plays in various areas of life in 1955, Milton Friedman cast his discerning eye on education and saw a Six Million Dollar ... (read more)
In considering the role government plays in various areas of life in 1955, Milton Friedman cast his discerning eye on education and saw a Six Million Dollar ... (read more)
For-Profit Arizona Charters Lose Federal Funds
The U.S. Department of Education has ruled that Arizona's for-profit charter schools are not eligible for federal funds as far as the Individuals with Disabilities ... (read more)
The U.S. Department of Education has ruled that Arizona's for-profit charter schools are not eligible for federal funds as far as the Individuals with Disabilities ... (read more)
Governors Agree on Education Data Guidelines
After a report from the watchdog group Education Trust delivered a stinging rebuke this June, the governors of 46 states and Puerto Rico agreed on July ... (read more)
After a report from the watchdog group Education Trust delivered a stinging rebuke this June, the governors of 46 states and Puerto Rico agreed on July ... (read more)
John Walton's Legacy Provides Solid Foundation for School Choice Efforts
John Walton, who passed away at age 58 in a plane crash in June, was an heir to the Wal-Mart fortune and one of the wealthiest people in the world. He also ... (read more)
John Walton, who passed away at age 58 in a plane crash in June, was an heir to the Wal-Mart fortune and one of the wealthiest people in the world. He also ... (read more)
Kansas Court Takes Over School Finance Decisions
On June 3, the supreme court of Kansas issued a ruling in Montoy v. Kansas requiring the state legislature to appropriate an additional $853 million per ... (read more)
On June 3, the supreme court of Kansas issued a ruling in Montoy v. Kansas requiring the state legislature to appropriate an additional $853 million per ... (read more)
Kentucky Parent Holds Educators Accountable
Richard Innes might be one of Kentucky's chief public education watchdogs, but he'll be the first to tell you he stumbled into the job. In 1994, Innes ... (read more)
Richard Innes might be one of Kentucky's chief public education watchdogs, but he'll be the first to tell you he stumbled into the job. In 1994, Innes ... (read more)
Ohio Creates One of the Nation's Largest Voucher Programs
In a year already marked by several legislative victories for the school choice movement nationwide, Ohio is poised to become the state with the largest ... (read more)
In a year already marked by several legislative victories for the school choice movement nationwide, Ohio is poised to become the state with the largest ... (read more)
Pennsylvania Expands Tax Credit Program
The new Pennsylvania state education budget for the 2005-06 academic year, signed on July 13 by Gov. Ed Rendell (D), contained a victory for school choice--a ... (read more)
The new Pennsylvania state education budget for the 2005-06 academic year, signed on July 13 by Gov. Ed Rendell (D), contained a victory for school choice--a ... (read more)
Quick Facts on Texas Charter Schools
20: Number of first-generation charters granted to publicly funded nonreligious schools in the inaugural year, 1996-97. 190: Number of charters operating ... (read more)
20: Number of first-generation charters granted to publicly funded nonreligious schools in the inaugural year, 1996-97. 190: Number of charters operating ... (read more)
September 2005 School Reform News (PDF)
The September 2005 issue of School Reform News reports Ohio Gov. Robert Taft has signed into law a new statewide voucher program for students in failing ... (read more)
The September 2005 issue of School Reform News reports Ohio Gov. Robert Taft has signed into law a new statewide voucher program for students in failing ... (read more)
Special Election to Decide Key Education Issues in California
California schools are in trouble--both fiscally and academically. On July 8, the California controller's office reported that, after years of deficit spending, ... (read more)
California schools are in trouble--both fiscally and academically. On July 8, the California controller's office reported that, after years of deficit spending, ... (read more)
Texas Charter Schools Seek Funding Equity
Despite being required to meet the same performance standards as other public schools, Texas charter schools must do so with less state money, a study released ... (read more)
Despite being required to meet the same performance standards as other public schools, Texas charter schools must do so with less state money, a study released ... (read more)
Virtual Classrooms Abound on Internet
Just as online college and graduate programs have broadened the range of options in higher education, virtual charter schools and online classes are gaining ... (read more)
Just as online college and graduate programs have broadened the range of options in higher education, virtual charter schools and online classes are gaining ... (read more)