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September 2006
Arizona Passes School Choice Measures
On June 21, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano (D) and state legislators finalized a budget that includes state money for scholarships for disabled and foster-care ... (read more)
On June 21, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano (D) and state legislators finalized a budget that includes state money for scholarships for disabled and foster-care ... (read more)
Arizona School Choice Programs in Brief
Corporate Tuition Tax Credit Arizona's Corporate Tuition Tax Credit allows corporations to receive credit against their state taxes for donations to approved ... (read more)
Corporate Tuition Tax Credit Arizona's Corporate Tuition Tax Credit allows corporations to receive credit against their state taxes for donations to approved ... (read more)
Book Helps Parents Cope with Back-to-School Stresses
As families everywhere ramp up to the hectic back-to-school pace, all parents can use a healthy dose of "clear thinking" to make their way through the clutter ... (read more)
As families everywhere ramp up to the hectic back-to-school pace, all parents can use a healthy dose of "clear thinking" to make their way through the clutter ... (read more)
Class-Action Suit in New Jersey Filed Over Education
On July 13, the parents of 12 children attending low-performing public schools in New Jersey filed a class-action lawsuit against several school districts ... (read more)
On July 13, the parents of 12 children attending low-performing public schools in New Jersey filed a class-action lawsuit against several school districts ... (read more)
Colo. Districts Sue Statewide Chartering Authority
Three Colorado public school districts are suing the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI), a state agency authorized to charter schools in districts ... (read more)
Three Colorado public school districts are suing the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI), a state agency authorized to charter schools in districts ... (read more)
Commentary: The School Choice Movement's Greatest Failure
Both The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times jumped on the July 15 release of a new study by the National Center for Education Statistics. The WSJ's ... (read more)
Both The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times jumped on the July 15 release of a new study by the National Center for Education Statistics. The WSJ's ... (read more)
Corrections
In an article in the July issue of School Reform News, "NAACP Report Says Florida Schools Are Criminalizing Schoolchildren," we reported, "Though she said ... (read more)
In an article in the July issue of School Reform News, "NAACP Report Says Florida Schools Are Criminalizing Schoolchildren," we reported, "Though she said ... (read more)
Entrepreneur Envisions String of School Franchises
A Rhode Island entrepreneur has developed a high-technology-based school development model he believes will provide a higher level of education than is ... (read more)
A Rhode Island entrepreneur has developed a high-technology-based school development model he believes will provide a higher level of education than is ... (read more)
Federal Bill Proposes Restoring State and Local Control of Schools
In July, U.S. Rep. Bob Beauprez (R-CO) introduced the Partnership for Academic Success in the States (PASS) Act (H.R. 5854). The legislation would allow ... (read more)
In July, U.S. Rep. Bob Beauprez (R-CO) introduced the Partnership for Academic Success in the States (PASS) Act (H.R. 5854). The legislation would allow ... (read more)
Feds Propose National School Choice Project
Several federal legislators joined U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings on July 18 in calling for a $100 million national voucher program for children ... (read more)
Several federal legislators joined U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings on July 18 in calling for a $100 million national voucher program for children ... (read more)
Milwaukee Voucher Schools Seek Formal Accreditation
"Accreditation is a wonderful process of self- and community reflection that allowed us to see a clearer picture of ourselves," said Basimah Abdullah, principal ... (read more)
"Accreditation is a wonderful process of self- and community reflection that allowed us to see a clearer picture of ourselves," said Basimah Abdullah, principal ... (read more)
No Legislation, No Problem in Colorado
There is no school reform legislation on the ballot this November in Colorado. Nevertheless, as kids head back to school in Colorado Springs, Steve Schuck ... (read more)
There is no school reform legislation on the ballot this November in Colorado. Nevertheless, as kids head back to school in Colorado Springs, Steve Schuck ... (read more)
Racial Gap Roadmap for Teachers, Administrators
Generational Change: Closing the Test Score Gap edited by Paul E. Peterson (Rowman & Littlefield, 2006) 216 pages, softcover, ISBN 0742546098, $24.95 Available ... (read more)
Generational Change: Closing the Test Score Gap edited by Paul E. Peterson (Rowman & Littlefield, 2006) 216 pages, softcover, ISBN 0742546098, $24.95 Available ... (read more)
Reforming K-12 Education from the Outside In
What can education reformers, including parents, do to help foster a more competitive environment to help improve K-12 education now, without having to ... (read more)
What can education reformers, including parents, do to help foster a more competitive environment to help improve K-12 education now, without having to ... (read more)
School Choice Resource Directory
Alexis de Tocqueville Institution 1611 North Kent Street #901 Arlington, VA 22209 phone 703/351-4969 fax 703/351-0090 http://www.adti.net All ... (read more)
Alexis de Tocqueville Institution 1611 North Kent Street #901 Arlington, VA 22209 phone 703/351-4969 fax 703/351-0090 http://www.adti.net All ... (read more)
September 2006 School Reform News (PDF)
The September 2006 back-to-school issue of School Reform News features on page 1 school choice from Arizona to Washington, DC: Federal legislators and ... (read more)
The September 2006 back-to-school issue of School Reform News features on page 1 school choice from Arizona to Washington, DC: Federal legislators and ... (read more)
State Legislators Draft Model School Choice Bills
State legislators from across the country met in late July to advance education policy and craft model legislation during the American Legislative Exchange ... (read more)
State legislators from across the country met in late July to advance education policy and craft model legislation during the American Legislative Exchange ... (read more)
States Allow High Schoolers to Choose Majors, Coursework
Education officials in Florida and Mississippi are overhauling their approach to secondary education, allowing high school students to choose a major and ... (read more)
Education officials in Florida and Mississippi are overhauling their approach to secondary education, allowing high school students to choose a major and ... (read more)
Teach for America Popularity Soars
When students walk into class as school opens this fall, chances are greater than ever their new instructor will be a graduate of the Teach for America ... (read more)
When students walk into class as school opens this fall, chances are greater than ever their new instructor will be a graduate of the Teach for America ... (read more)
Texas Increases Graduation Requirements
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) met in Austin on July 6 and 7 to determine how it will implement a new law requiring high school students to have ... (read more)
The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) met in Austin on July 6 and 7 to determine how it will implement a new law requiring high school students to have ... (read more)
Thousands Use Ohio EdChoice Vouchers
Ohio's EdChoice Program--a new, statewide voucher program--enrolled about 2,600 students in private schools this spring for the 2006-07 school year. As ... (read more)
Ohio's EdChoice Program--a new, statewide voucher program--enrolled about 2,600 students in private schools this spring for the 2006-07 school year. As ... (read more)
World History Missing From Today's Classrooms, Fordham Study Says
Ever heard of Simon Bolivar? If not, you're not alone. And unless they live in California, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, South ... (read more)
Ever heard of Simon Bolivar? If not, you're not alone. And unless they live in California, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, South ... (read more)