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Independent
3 months ago
Education

Tanya Sweeney: Does not freaking out over which primary school my daughter goes to make me a bad parent?

Parents often feel pressure to make decisions about their children's education at an early age.
The author decided to prioritize proximity when choosing a school for their child. [ more ]
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WSJ
5 months ago
Education

Opinion | The Evidence on School Choice Is Still Mixed

States should follow Arizona's example in expanding education savings accounts to provide educational freedom for students.
Politicians should consider allowing each child to pursue an education according to their unique needs. [ more ]
The Nation
6 months ago
Education

The Bipartisan Attack on Public Schools

Cory Booker spoke at a luncheon in 2000 advocating for school choice and siphoning money away from public schools.
Booker's stance on school choice has evolved over the years, with him now opposing Betsy DeVos's bid to become Secretary of Education. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Education

Op-ed: Chicago could create Invest in Kids-type program

The Invest in Kids scholarship program will not be extended, but there is still an opportunity for Chicago to create its own scholarship program through the City Council.
Chicago could use existing funds, including tax increment financing funds, to provide funding for a city-administered private school scholarship program.
Implementing a scholarship program could help offset costs for the district and provide more school choice for families in Chicago. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
Education

Opinion | America Needs Real School Choice

School choice as it currently exists will not fix the American education system
Advocates for school choice should push for Milton Friedman's vision of unfettered competition
US education is facing issues such as racial achievement gaps and disparities in academic performance [ more ]
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The Nation
1 month ago
Education

Kids Need Public-School Funding-Not a TikTok Ban

Lawmakers prioritize banning TikTok over crucial education funding.
Public school funding issues persist due to lack of investment and influence from wealthy donors. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Education

The Uber Rich Are Funding "National School Choice Week" to Attack Public Schools

National School Choice Week is funded by the Gleason Family Foundation, a superrich family with a fortune dating back to 1865.
Tracy Gleason, the president of the foundation, pays herself a high salary while her spouse and other board members receive significant compensation. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Education

Bruce Rauner: Unions in Illinois are taking away school choice

Illinois successfully reformed public school funding and provided school choice
Chicago Teachers Union is fighting against families and school choice [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Education

Constance Jones: Chicago's charter school accountability system is designed to close doors on families

Public education in the US is failing children and there are stark gaps in educational equity.
Public charter schools face higher accountability standards and scrutiny compared to district schools. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Education

Letters: Chicago wants to fix something that isn't broken - selective enrollment schools

The Chicago Board of Education is considering a plan to end the city's selective enrollment high schools as we know them, which has raised concerns among alumni.
Selective enrollment high schools are diverse and serve students of color, and closing or overhauling them may not advance equity in education. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Education

Opinion | Texas and the Politics of School Choice

Some GOP legislators in Texas have scuttled a bill to expand school choice, potentially facing political consequences.
Texas is a GOP-led state with no school-choice programs, but Gov. Greg Abbott wants to establish one through a universal education savings account bill. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
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Vouchers Helping Families Already in Private School, Early Data Show

Critics argue that the school choice law in Arizona is a subsidy for wealthier families.
Supporters believe it offers parents more choices and opportunities for their children's education. [ more ]
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