Education Savings Accounts
Which States Have Private School Choice?
Education savings accounts, voucher, and tax-credit scholarships are growing. This tracker keeps tabs on them so you don't have to.
Federal
Betsy DeVos Wants Education Savings Accounts for Military Families
The Trump administration may turn its school choice focus to a group of students the federal government has a special responsibility for: Military-connected kids
Federal
Want to Become an Education 'Reformer'? There Are Online Courses for That
A number of free, online courses are offered to help local advocates and lawmakers get steeped in education policy and related issues with the goal of more effectively pushing for changes to public schools, such as expanding choice or stricter accountability for teachers.
School Choice & Charters
How DeVos, Trump, and Midterm Elections May Affect New School Choice Laws
Midterm elections—not necessarily U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and President Donald Trump—are likely to have the most impact on efforts to expand school choice in the states in 2018, advocates say.
School Choice & Charters
School Voucher Programs Leave Parents in the Dark on Disability Rights, Feds Say
The vast majority of families using private school vouchers for children with disabilities are participating in programs that provide inaccurate or no information at all on the federal protections they are giving up, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
School Choice & Charters
Massive Expansion of Arizona School Choice Program Could be Blocked
A group that aims to halt a the expansion says it has collected enough signatures for a petition to stop the new law from taking effect.
School Choice & Charters
School Vouchers Don't Exist in Texas. Republican Opposition Is the Reason.
Private school choice supporters continue to hit a wall of opposition made up by not only by Democrats, but also members of their own party. In particular, Republicans from rural areas.
School Choice & Charters
'Vouchers for All' Program Will Remain Unfunded in Nevada
State Democrats have successfully blocked a Republican-led effort to find a new funding source for the state's education savings account program, which would have offered all public school students in the state money for private school tuition.
School Choice & Charters
Nevada's Once 'Unprecedented' School Choice Program Is on Thin Ice
The future of Nevada's education savings account program is caught up in a funding fight between Republicans and Democrats.
Education
Charters, Vouchers, ESAs Add Heat to State Legislative Debates
At least 35 states this year have considered creating or expanding vouchers, Education Savings Accounts and charter schools as a way to save money and improve academic outcomes.
School Choice & Charters
Which Arizona Students Will Take Advantage of Expanded Choice Program?
The new education savings law in Arizona allows a maximum of about 5,500 new students per year to receive state funds for private school costs.
Education
Arizona Expands Education Savings Accounts to Entire Student Population
Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill assuring all students in the state an average of $4,400 to spend on private schools and touted by Republicans as a way to improve student achievement.
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.
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
From Charter Schools to Vouchers: School Choice Bills to Watch This Year
Although Betsy DeVos' confirmation as education secretary highlighted the debates over school vouchers and charter schools, it's in statehouses where most school choice education policy is made.
