/policy-politics/school-choice-charters School Choice & Charters en-US 2021 (c) �����ܹ���̳ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:42:23 GMT /policy-politics/another-state-is-launching-a-private-school-choice-program-will-more-follow/2024/03 Alabama is the 12th state to offer a private school choice program that all students in the state will be eligible to access. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:42:23 GMT /policy-politics/another-state-is-launching-a-private-school-choice-program-will-more-follow/2024/03 /policy-politics/which-states-have-private-school-choice/2024/01 Education savings accounts, voucher, and tax-credit scholarships are growing. This tracker keeps tabs on them so you don't have to. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:49:27 GMT /policy-politics/which-states-have-private-school-choice/2024/01 /policy-politics/opinion-whats-the-state-of-charter-schools-today/2024/01 Even though there's momentum behind the charter school movement, charters face many of the same challenges as traditional public schools. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-whats-the-state-of-charter-schools-today/2024/01 /policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 Calls are growing for more scrutiny over where state funds for private school choice go and how students are faring in the classroom. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:37:23 GMT /policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 /policy-politics/how-a-district-hopes-to-save-an-esser-funded-program/2024/01 As a one-time infusion of federal funding expires, districts are searching for creative ways to keep programs they funded with it running. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:46:56 GMT /policy-politics/how-a-district-hopes-to-save-an-esser-funded-program/2024/01 /policy-politics/how-the-charter-school-movement-is-changing-a-top-charter-advocate-looks-back-and-ahead/2023/12 Nina Rees, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, plans to step down as leader of the group at the end of the year. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:43:03 GMT /policy-politics/how-the-charter-school-movement-is-changing-a-top-charter-advocate-looks-back-and-ahead/2023/12 /policy-politics/lead-naep-official-faces-scrutiny-over-improper-spending-alleged-at-n-c-charter-school/2023/12 Peggy Carr, the National Center for Education Statistics' head, is vice chair of the school's board and part-owner of school properties. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:29:09 GMT /policy-politics/lead-naep-official-faces-scrutiny-over-improper-spending-alleged-at-n-c-charter-school/2023/12 /policy-politics/3-decades-in-charter-schools-continue-to-face-legal-challenges/2023/12 Debates are raging in Kentucky and Montana over whether charter schools violate state constitutions. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:37:38 GMT /policy-politics/3-decades-in-charter-schools-continue-to-face-legal-challenges/2023/12 /policy-politics/more-young-kids-opted-for-private-school-after-covid-hit/2023/12 Newly released federal data shed light on where some students who left public schools during the pandemic ended up. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:35:54 GMT /policy-politics/more-young-kids-opted-for-private-school-after-covid-hit/2023/12 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-faces-new-challenges-as-state-lawsuits-pile-up/2023/11 The lawsuits target new, broader state programs that allow parents to use public money for private school expenses. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:47:36 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-faces-new-challenges-as-state-lawsuits-pile-up/2023/11 /policy-politics/opinion-can-a-network-of-tiny-teacher-led-montessoris-spread-like-wildflowers/2023/11 Do the strengths of this school network hold lessons for traditional public schools? Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-can-a-network-of-tiny-teacher-led-montessoris-spread-like-wildflowers/2023/11 /policy-politics/families-lament-public-school-advocates-celebrate-end-of-controversial-scholarship-tax-credit/2023/11 The Illinois program prompted fierce debate over the merits of what some equate to a politically volatile school choice voucher program. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:27:43 GMT /policy-politics/families-lament-public-school-advocates-celebrate-end-of-controversial-scholarship-tax-credit/2023/11 /policy-politics/charter-schools-building-struggles-highlight-lingering-tensions-with-local-districts/2023/10 Charter leaders say they spend an outsized portion of their budgets on fixing buildings. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:25:31 GMT /policy-politics/charter-schools-building-struggles-highlight-lingering-tensions-with-local-districts/2023/10 /policy-politics/opinion-after-a-banner-year-for-school-choice-the-challenge-is-to-ensure-new-programs-work/2023/10 Education savings accounts have the potential to be a great reform, but there are practical and political challenges to wrestle with. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-after-a-banner-year-for-school-choice-the-challenge-is-to-ensure-new-programs-work/2023/10 /policy-politics/most-students-getting-new-school-choice-funds-arent-ditching-public-schools/2023/10 Data from several states show most voucher and education savings account recipients aren't leaving public schools for private alternatives. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:19:33 GMT /policy-politics/most-students-getting-new-school-choice-funds-arent-ditching-public-schools/2023/10 /policy-politics/opinion-its-ok-to-like-both-public-schools-and-school-choice/2023/09 Families want more options for their children. That doesn’t mean they dislike their local schools. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-its-ok-to-like-both-public-schools-and-school-choice/2023/09 /policy-politics/opinion-a-school-without-bells-or-report-cards-can-it-fly/2023/09 Students at one private school earn "learning credits" rather than traditional grades. What does that look like? Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-a-school-without-bells-or-report-cards-can-it-fly/2023/09 /policy-politics/charter-schools-find-quiet-support-in-a-world-focused-on-private-school-choice/2023/08 As Republicans and Democrats fight over private school choice, charter schools are left in the middle. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:45:51 GMT /policy-politics/charter-schools-find-quiet-support-in-a-world-focused-on-private-school-choice/2023/08 /policy-politics/heres-whats-next-for-charter-schools-according-to-their-chief-advocate/2023/07 Nina Rees, head of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, sat down with �����ܹ���̳ to discuss the future of charter schools. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:47:51 GMT /policy-politics/heres-whats-next-for-charter-schools-according-to-their-chief-advocate/2023/07 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-are-having-a-moment-but-its-not-all-smooth-sailing/2023/06 Several states have passed private school choice programs with universal eligibility. But some have seen road bumps as they implement them. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:07:05 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-are-having-a-moment-but-its-not-all-smooth-sailing/2023/06 /policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 So far this year, 14 states passed laws and lawmakers in 42 states introduced bills to expand private school choice. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:44:35 GMT /policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 /policy-politics/opinion-oklahoma-has-approved-the-nations-first-religious-charter-school-whats-that-mean/2023/06 A charter authorizer has endorsed a statewide virtual school, which will be run by a Roman Catholic archdiocese and diocese. Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-oklahoma-has-approved-the-nations-first-religious-charter-school-whats-that-mean/2023/06 /policy-politics/approval-of-nations-1st-religious-charter-school-will-spark-legal-battle/2023/06 A state board voted 3-2 to approve the St. Isidore Catholic Virtual Academy, which will aim to open in fall 2024, pending a court battle. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:18:01 GMT /policy-politics/approval-of-nations-1st-religious-charter-school-will-spark-legal-battle/2023/06 /policy-politics/charter-schools-are-outperforming-traditional-public-schools-6-takeaways-from-a-new-study/2023/06 Researchers who have analyzed charter school performance since 2000 now find that charters are outpacing traditional public schools. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:17:31 GMT /policy-politics/charter-schools-are-outperforming-traditional-public-schools-6-takeaways-from-a-new-study/2023/06 /policy-politics/charter-schools-now-outperform-traditional-public-schools-sweeping-study-finds/2023/06 Researchers who have studied the evolution of charter schools over two decades find that their performance has improved over time. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:40:02 GMT /policy-politics/charter-schools-now-outperform-traditional-public-schools-sweeping-study-finds/2023/06 /policy-politics/opinion-what-the-heck-are-microschools/2023/05 Microschooling aims to create a more active learning environment for students than what's found in traditional school systems. Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-the-heck-are-microschools/2023/05 /policy-politics/opinion-white-parents-say-they-want-diverse-schools-but-will-they-send-their-kids/2023/05 Racial stereotypes and reluctance to be in a racial minority are part of the calculus of how white parents choose schools. Mon, 22 May 2023 18:38:54 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-white-parents-say-they-want-diverse-schools-but-will-they-send-their-kids/2023/05 /policy-politics/do-vouchers-and-esas-take-money-from-public-schools-how-states-fund-school-choice/2023/05 Republican state lawmakers have ramped up programs that dedicate public funds for parents to spend on their children’s private education. Mon, 08 May 2023 21:41:28 GMT /policy-politics/do-vouchers-and-esas-take-money-from-public-schools-how-states-fund-school-choice/2023/05 /policy-politics/opinion-what-is-an-education-savings-account-and-why-does-it-matter/2023/05 ESAs shift us from a system of “school” choice to “educational” choice, opening the door to a system that offers more customizable options. Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:05 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-is-an-education-savings-account-and-why-does-it-matter/2023/05 /policy-politics/gop-lawmakers-tout-choice-as-a-way-out-of-failing-schools/2023/04 Republicans in the U.S. House are using their majority to push for policies that would send public funds to private schools. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:25:55 GMT /policy-politics/gop-lawmakers-tout-choice-as-a-way-out-of-failing-schools/2023/04