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Growth Slowing in Statewide Voucher Programs
Voucher programs, funded directly by states for private school tuition, are yet another form of school choice. Vouchers are now unconstitutional in Florida which was the first state to implement them. They were replaced by corporate tax credit scholarships. In spite of the state supreme court decision, vouchers for students with disabilities have not been challenged in court.
North Carolina’s vouchers are under appeal. New York’s legislature is currently battling over whether to fund forms of vouchers and tax credits. The legal basis for vouchers varies due to differences in wording in state constitutions. Florida’s constitution Bush vs Holmes clearly specified that funds must go to public schools. A similar argument is being made in North Carolina.
The Center for Evaluation in Education Policy at Indiana University reports on private school vouchers in the four states that offer them for general education students. These are new, rapidly growing programs that now may be slowing. How they differ is instructive.
Collier County Citizens Organize in Support of Public Schools
by Beth Povlo
Concerned citizens in Collier County, Florida decided that it was time to stand up and be counted in support of finding constructive solutions to the challenges facing our public schools.
They organized the Coalition for Quality Public Education.
In this post, Beth Povlo explains their origin and mission. As groups like these become active, their voices will be heard.
Who are the Winners and Losers in School Choice?
Feature of the Week
Parents care not only about the quality of education offered but also the mix of children in a school. How does the premise that “More choice should produce a better educational fit between what parents want for their children and ultimately lead to better educational outcomes” work out over time?
This study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research looks at data from North Carolina. We all need to understand the consequences of choice.
Maine Charter Schools Are Not Like Florida’s
Starting a charter in Maine is very different than in Florida. There are basically two routes. The district can issue a request for proposal that specifies the type of charter desired. The Charter School Commission can also authorize a charter school, but it is limited to ten schools over ten years. Charter schools have their own district instead of being part of the local school district. This is very different from the system in Florida.Warning: Array to string conversion in /home/lwveducation/public_html/wp-includes/formatting.php on line 1096
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- Education Team at the Department of Education
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