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 This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: School Choice & Charters, charter schools.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
Legislation to Create Private School Choice Program Stalls in Oklahoma
Oklahoma lawmakers will not consider legislation this session to create an education savings account program.
School Choice & Charters
Washington Lawmakers Pass Bill to Restore the State's Charter Schools
The Washington legislature passed a bill to make the state's charter school law constitutional on the final day of the session.
School Choice & Charters
New Parent Group Hopes to Bring Charter Schools to Nebraska
Nebraska is one of eight states without charter school laws, but an Omaha parent group wants to change that.
School & District Management
As LAUSD Chief Calls for District-Charter Collaboration, Here Are 3 Examples
After a contentious last few months between the district and charter supporters, Los Angeles Unified School District's new superintendent, Michelle King, says she's open to collaborating with the city's charter schools.
School Choice & Charters
Kentucky Lawmakers File Bills to Allow Charter Schools in the State
A new pro-charter school governor might help Kentucky lawmakers finally get a charter bill over the finish line this year.
School Choice & Charters
How to Choose a School: Advice From Two School Choice Consultants
Charter, magnet, district, or private school? As school choice expands, more parents are facing those questions. Here are some practical tips on how to pick a school from two experts.
School Choice & Charters
Bill to Restore Washington's Charter School Law Faces Uncertainty
The House Education Committee decided to not consider a Senate-passed bill to fix Washington's charter school law.
School Choice & Charters
At Charter School Network Rocketship, Parents Help Hire Teachers
Rocketship Education allows parents to participate in the interviews and hiring process of new teachers at the chain's charter schools.
School Choice & Charters
Student Test-Score Performance Fell in Louisiana Voucher Program, Study Finds
Participation in Louisiana's private school voucher program has had a negative impact on student test scores, according to researchers at Tulane University and the University of Arkansas.
School Choice & Charters
Black Alliance for Educational Options Announces Plan to Reboot
BAEO plans to hold what it's calling a national innovation contest to come up with ideas to reshape the organization
School Choice & Charters
Pa. High Court Rules Philly School Reform Commission Can't Cap Charter Enrollment
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling could ultimately affect how Philadelphia manages school closings, teacher contracts, and decisions on charter schools.
School Choice & Charters
Oklahoma High Court Ruling on Vouchers May Help Pass Another School Choice Bill
The Oklahoma supreme court's ruling that vouchers are constitutional could help pass a bill to create an education savings account program.
School Choice & Charters
Success Academy Teacher Disciplines Student in Video Leaked to N.Y. Times
A video published by the New York Times shows a teacher in the city's largest charter school network, Success Academy, disciplining a student for incorrectly answering a math problem.
Equity & Diversity
Here's How Six Charter School Networks Are Trying to Increase Student Diversity
A new report from The Century Foundation highlights the admissions practices of regular school districts and charters that are designed to foster diversity.