Virginia Walden-Ford, a leading advocate for educational choice, will keynote the Education Celebration event on March 3rd, 2015 at the Iowa State Capitol.
Virginia Walden-Ford to Keynote School Choice Event at Iowa Capitol
Bobby Jindal on Education Policy: “I Trust Parents”
Parental empowerment is the centerpiece of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s education platform outlined in a policy paper released by America Next.
The NEA Must Be Scared About Iowa U.S. Senate Race
The NEA (National Education Association) just spent $550 K on an ad buy against Joni Ernst. They must worried about the outcome of Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.
Bobby Jindal Considering 2016 Presidential Run
Caffeinated Thoughts discusses the 2016 presidential race, Common Core, activist judges and a pro-life agenda with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal.
Mark Jacobs’ Common Core Confusion
There is a discrepancy between what Mark Jacobs says about Common Core on the campaign trail and what he advocated for before Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race.
Education Savings Account Bill Introduced in Iowa House
(Des Moines, IA) State Representative Chris Hagenow (R-Windsor Heights) has introduced a bill, HF 2090, that would create education savings grant fund that Iowa families can use to send their students to nonpublic school or provide competent private instruction. The amount for the educational savings grant given will be equivalent to the statewide foundation aid […]
Iowans Want School Choice!
Options are a good thing. An important part of the capitalist society is having options and the ability to choose them. However, most Iowans do not have options for educating their children – but they want them! Iowa government schools have been considered good and have strong support from taxpayers. However, achievement has been stagnant […]
Poll: Iowans Overwhelmingly Support School Choice Measures
A recent Friedman Foundation poll found Iowans approved of school choice measures such as charter schools, school vouchers and education savings accounts.
South Carolina Poised to Become 23rd state with Private School Choice
The South Carolina House and Senate approved the conference committee budget report, which includes a tax-credit scholarship program for students with special needs.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Signs STO Tax Credit Increase
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed HF 625 which raises the School Tuition Organization tax credit cap from $8.75 to $12 million.
Education Savings Accounts: A Step in the Right Direction
Education savings accounts are a step in the right direction when it comes to education reform and raising student achievement.
School Tuition Organization Increase Passes Iowa House
An increase to the School Tuition Organization tax credit passed the Iowa House on an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote – 96-2.
School Choice Celebrated at Iowa State Capitol
School choice was touted at a rally on Wednesday at the Iowa State Capitol in light of several active bills that would expand educational freedom.
NH House: Life Issues and Educational Choice Await Action
A New Hampshire bill to repeal a new education tax credit for businesses donating to a school-choice scholarship fund for K-12 students will get a committee vote on February 12. Two days later, a resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade will get a hearing, as will an informed consent bill. Passed by an […]
Watching Education Reform at the Iowa Statehouse
How are non-public schools impacted by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s education reform bill and what is being done on school choice at the Iowa Statehouse.
School Choice: Not if the Unions Have Any Say
School choice options have been proving their value for more than a decade. Despite this they still receive resistance within the education establishment.
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