Charters & Choice
Charter schools. School Vouchers. Private Schools. Home Schooling. Staff Writer Arianna Prothero examined the implications of school choice for students, families, and education. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: School Choice & Charters, charter schools.
School Choice & Charters
Most States Are Pushing Private School Choice Bills, But Some Are Faltering
Bills to expand or create new public school choice options, including vouchers, have been introduced in 34 states, but some have failed despite the Trump administration's enthusiasm for expanding choice.
Education
Failing Indiana 'Voucher Schools' May Get a Second Chance
An Indiana bill that critics say would reduce accountability for voucher schools has passed a state Senate panel and is on it's way to the full Senate. The bill has already passed the Indiana House.
School Choice & Charters
New Rankings Are Out on Charter School Laws. How Do States Use Them?
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released its eighth annual rankings of charter school laws in 43 states and the District of Columbia.
School Choice & Charters
Charter Leaders to Trump: Your Budget Should Help All Schools, Not Just 'Choice'
Three top CEOs in the charter school world wrote that while they appreciate the president's plan to boost funding for charter schools, Trump needs to rethink his approach to education.
School Choice & Charters
How President Trump's Budget Could Hurt Charters and Private Schools
President Trump's proposed cuts to major K-12 programs such as Title II would hit charters and private schools in ways that are similar to traditional public schools.
School Choice & Charters
Kentucky Governor Signs Charter Schools Bill Into Law
Kentucky has officially become the 44th state to allow charter schools after Gov. Matt Bevin signed a measure into law that allows the publicly funded, but independently operated schools.
School Choice & Charters
Trump Wants to Use Title I to Boost School Choice, But the Devil's in the Details
The Politics K-12's team took a look at Trump's proposal to use $1 billion in additional Title I aid to states to encourage public school choice.
School Choice & Charters
Voucher Programs Expanding in States, But With Narrow Requirements
The Education Commission of the States released a state-by-state comparison of voucher programs that allow public funds to follow students to private schools.
School Choice & Charters
School Choice a Big Winner in President Trump's Budget
President Donald Trump's proposed federal budget would carve more than $13 billion from federal education spending, but would boost investments on school choice initiatives like vouchers and charter school grants.
Education
Kentucky Lawmakers Approve Charter School Law
After years of failed attempts, Kentucky legislators have approved a bill to allow charter schools to operate in the state. Gov. Matt Bevin is expected to sign the measure.
School Choice & Charters
Why Aren't More Charter Schools Opening?
The number of new charter school openings has dropped dramatically in recent years, perhaps because of a notable decline in the numbers of applications to open new charters. The National Association of Charter School Authorizers is pledging to find out why.
School Choice & Charters
Tennessee Lawmakers Move on Voucher Bills as President Trump Lends Support
Lawmakers in Tennessee, Texas and Nevada are all considering legislation related to school vouchers or education savings this year.
School Choice & Charters
Applications Double for Boston Charter Schools Under New Enrollment System
Demand for charter seats spikes as Boston debuts an online system that allows parents to submit a single application for multiple charter schools.
School Choice & Charters
Nationwide Voucher Program Could Cripple Most Districts, Report Argues
A new report from the left-leaning Center for American Progress finds that in 85 percent of school districts, vouchers could either fail or are very likely to fail. The Trump administration is mulling how to dramatically expand K-12 choice programs.