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“Every January, participants plan tens of thousands of events and activities –– such as school fairs, open houses, and student showcases –– to raise awareness about school choice across all 50 states. Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.” – Yahoo Finance, December 28, 2022
“The Center for Education Reform named Florida first in the nation overall on its Parent Power! Index for digital and personalized learning, choice programs and access to charter schools, according to a news release from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office. The ranking shows that the state empowers parents to be involved in their children’s education, the release said.” – The Daily Sun, December 27, 2022
“Sen. Judy Ward, R-Hollidaysburg, announced her intention to introduce legislation to create the Lifeline Scholarship program “to give students a pathway out of failing public schools,” she said in a press release.” – The Center Square, December 22, 2022
“’Pushing for educational freedom (aka school choice) is the absolute top priority for me as a state senator on the Education Committee,’ Lenney said. ‘Because I’m convinced the best way to help students and parents is to give them more options, more freedom, and more opportunity — full stop. When it comes to education, nothing is more important.’” – Idaho Ed News, December 15, 2022
“That school choice had not harmed rural areas in Florida, and instead increased opportunity, was not surprising, but we felt the study was worth highlighting because it provided the real-world data that often matters most to policymakers.” – The Sentinel, December 14, 2022
“Bureaucrats, politicians, and wealthy parents have all the choice in the world to send their kids to get a great education. But why should that choice only be available to the elite political class? Why is that teachers’ unions and Democrat politicians want to fight school choice and keep students from middle and lower-class families in failing schools?” – Rick Scott Florida’s U.S. Senator, December 13, 2022
“Our relationship with Máximo is beneficial to students because they have the best of both worlds. They get personal, on-the-spot help from their teachers in class, backed up by Bridgeway’s advisor support and guidance, along with our strong accreditation.” – Bridgeway Academy, December 9, 2022
“An application was recently approved by West Virginia’s Professional Charter School Board to open a new school focused on nursing education next fall. Workforce Initiatives for Nursing, or WIN, Academy will be located in South Charleston—partnered with BridgeValley Community and Technical College—and will accept up to 120 rising juniors and seniors, with a goal of all students completing the first year of an associate degree program in registered nursing concurrent with their senior year of high school.” – Thomas B. Fordham Institute, December 9, 2022
“Factors contributing to growth include dissatisfaction with public schools deemed ‘failing’ in letter-grade surveys, technology that makes distance learning feasible, and religious affiliations.” – Arkansas Policy Foundation, December 2022