Education
NC DPI celebrates choice — in NC public schools
Screenshot Yes, the announcement listed above is from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI). Truth be told, I did a double-take when I saw it. NC DPI hosting a press conference celebrating choice in NC…
Paving the way for microschools in North Carolina
When I founded Burbrella Microschools, I never imagined that one of the biggest barriers to serving children — especially neurodivergent, gifted, and underserved learners — would come from something as basic as zoning. Yet…
The constitutional case for Utah Fits All
The constitutional case for Utah Fits All Written by The Utah Education Association is challenging a state program that allows families in need to receive scholarships so their children can access educational resources…
The constitutional case for Utah Fits All
The Utah Education Association is challenging a state program that allows families in need to receive scholarships so their children can access educational resources outside the public school system. The Utah Supreme Court…
The Wisconsin Higher-Ed Reform Model
Progress achievable in a purple state (This piece was originally published by the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal.) Provisions in a budget passed in the Badger State this previous summer require that faculty at…
Best practices districts use to share information with parents
Best practices districts use to share information with parents Written by Districts are required toshare open enrollment data, but they should consider how to make all information on their websites more parent-friendly. Some…
Best practices districts use to share information with parents
During the legislative session, it’s normal to think of bills as solutions to problems. Sometimes legislation is the right tool, but other times, awareness and sharing best practices are a better approach. For example, both…
Portland Ends School Choice Policy for Jefferson High School
By John A. Charles, Jr. Fifteen years ago, the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district adopted a policy allowing students in the Jefferson High School boundaries to choose from one of three area high schools if they did not…
Yes, DEI programs continue to be alive and well in North Carolina
In recent years Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs infiltrated all levels of government as well as schools and universities. Proponents say such programs are necessary to give people of all races and backgrounds…
A state takeover of Education Freedom Accounts would increase program costs
Opponents of New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account (EFA) program have always claimed its administration costs were too high. Yet a proposal from EFA critics to fold the program into the Education Department would increase…
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