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school choice

How Iowa’s School Money Helps Families Pick the Right Classroom

April 27, 2026

Many Iowa families now have a new way to pay for private school or other learning options, thanks to a program called Education Savings Accounts. Instead of being stuck in one school just because it’s close to home, parents can use about $8, 000 per child each year to cover tuition, books, tutors, o

politics

School Choice and the Fight Over a Tax Credit

April 18, 2026

A group of lawmakers is trying to stop a tax credit that lets families buy scholarships for education. The plan was created by former President Trump to give students more choices, not just in private schools but also public ones. The credit is funded by private donations and could give students mon

politics

Governor’s Move to Shift School Board Focus

March 16, 2026

A public‑school advocate named Jenny Clark was taken off the State Board of Education when her term ended in January 2025. The change followed pressure from a lobbyist who works for an organization that opposes school choice. Clark had joined the board in 2022 after former Governor Doug Ducey

politics

Texas Schools Face Record‑High Choice Rush

February 23, 2026

Parents across Texas are lining up to send their children into a new state‑run program that lets them pick schools beyond their local district. The system, called Texas Education Freedom Accounts, launched with a $1 billion seed fund and has already received more than 118, 000 applications. The dead

opinion

Parents Decide: Why Louisiana Should Fund the GATOR Program

February 15, 2026

The idea is simple: parents should guide their children’s schooling, not the state. Louisiana lawmakers are urged to approve Governor Landry’s request for full funding of the GATOR initiative, a popular school‑choice program. Last year, the Senate President hesitated to meet the budget request, but

education

Standards Matter: How High Expectations Can Boost Education for All

January 29, 2026

Over the last ten years, a big test has been happening in American schools. Some places tried to make things fair by making school easier. They cut back on tough classes, made grading less strict, and got rid of some tests. Others did the opposite. They kept high standards and used teaching methods

education

A New Way to Pay for School: What You Need to Know

January 28, 2026

The U. S. government has just started a new program to help kids go to better schools. This program is called the education freedom tax credit. It lets people give money to special accounts that help families pay for different kinds of schools. These schools can be private, religious, charter, or ev

education

Mississippi's Education Showdown: Senate vs. House

January 9, 2026

Mississippi's lawmakers are split on how to improve education. The Senate wants to give teachers a raise. The House wants to give students more school choices. Both want to change how students can switch schools. The Senate wants to give teachers and professors a $2, 000 raise. They say it's hard t

education

Why Some Families Are Choosing Classical Christian Schools

January 1, 2026

Parents in the Washington, D. C. area are increasingly turning to classical Christian schools. This isn't just about religion. It's about finding a different way to educate kids. Many feel that traditional public schools are not meeting their needs. They want a system that offers structure, moral gu

education

How Arkansas Education Funds Are Being Used in Unusual Ways

December 29, 2025

Arkansas education officials have shed light on some surprising purchases made using public funds through the state's Educational Freedom Account (EFA) program. Among the items bought were a luxury chicken coop, high-end gaming chairs, and designer clothing. The chicken coop, priced at $607. 99, was