Monday, December 23, 2013

12.23.13 Daily News Clips - afternoon edition


Tweet of the afternoon

Vouchers – North Carolina
The Robesonian: Focus on ‘schools’ eligible for vouchers

School Choice
Sun News: School Choice Program debated

mLive: Schools of choice growing in Michigan, Mackinac Center report claims

Education Reform
The Blaze: VIRTUAL EDUCATION IS A KEY PART OF FIXING OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM

Charter Schools
Chicago Sun-Times: CPS says no to charter schools, but Michael Madigan says yes

12.23.13 Daily News Clips – morning edition


Tweet of the morning
@CSUSAhq: The 1st in the #schoolchoiceWISH series is a blog by our founder @CSUSAJonHage on ‪#edreform and #edchoice: http://bit.ly/1cN1gtz 

Vouchers – Indiana
Associated Press: District frustrated by DOE denial of voucher data

Vouchers – North Carolina
Times-News: Seizing an opportunity

School Choice
Times Union: A good education model

Gloucester Daily Times: Editorial: School choice stats should sound alarms for city leaders

Education Reform
The Times: EDITORIAL: A different education agenda for Pence

National Journal: 9 Top Education Longreads of 2013

edWeek: AFT's Weingarten Talks Michelle Rhee, Common Core, Pitfalls in Obama's Education Strategy

Charter Schools
Michigan Capitol Confidential: Charter Schools Serve More Low-Income Students Than Conventional Districts

Los Angeles Times: When charter schools fail, close them

Friday, December 20, 2013

12.20.13 Daily News Clips - afternoon edition


Tweet of the afternoon
@SchoolChoiceNow: Happy Holidays! Wishing you a joyous season of thanks and a new year filled with opportunities! ‪#EdChoice ‪#EdReform ‪pic.twitter.com/yqTqSKInFQ

American Federation for Children
Louisiana Scholarship Program Audit: Much Ado?

Journal Sentinel: Walton grant pumps $6 million into vouchers in Wisconsin, other states

Vouchers – North Carolina
Winston-Salem Journal: Chris Fitzsimon on the unaccountability movement in education

School Choice
Texas Public Radio: Davis Campaign Pressing Abbott On School Vouchers

Charter Schools
Watchdog: Philly charter schools outperform district counterparts

Post-Tribune: Pence’s misguided faith in state charter schools

Associated Press: Texas officials move to close 6 charter schools

Louisiana Scholarship Program Audit: Much Ado?

By Whitney Marcavage
Policy Director 
American Federation for Children


In some circles, much is being made of the recently released legislative audit of Louisiana’s Scholarship Program, a statewide voucher program that allows low-income families with children zoned to attend failing public schools the option to attend a participating private school or high-performing public school of their choice. 

Currently, about 6,750 such students are participating in the program, 86 percent of whom are African-American. These are kids who need educational options. It is worth keeping in mind that a multi-year, scientifically-based evaluation of a similar school choice programin Florida has consistently found that the scholarship program in that state serves students whotend to come from lower-performing public schools prior to entering the program. Likewise, as in prior years, they tend to be among the lowest-performing students in their prior school, regardless of the performance level of their public school.”

The legislative audit itself makes clear the high demand for the program – student participation increased 269 percent from school year 2011-12 2013-14, the two years since the program was expanded to serve students statewide beyond Orleans Parish – including a 38 percent jump in enrollment since last year. 

12.20.13 Daily News Clips – morning edition



Tweet of the morning
 ‪@DrStevePerry: Knowing that when kids lose the lottery, they REALLY LOSE. This just shouldn't be in America. It's just wrong. #schoolchoice matters.

American Federation for Children
The Advocate: Letter: Audit finds voucher growth

Talk 107.3: Ann Duplessis talks scholarship audit

Eyes Open with Tony Brown: Duplessis on scholarship program

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

12.18.13 Daily News Clips - afternoon edition


Tweet of the afternoon
@StudentsFirstEqual access to high quality schools & teachers for every student in America! #schoolchoiceWISH

Vouchers – North Carolina
Daily Caller: Leftist lawsuit says helping poor kids escape failing public schools is unconstitutional

Shelby Star: EDITORIAL: Vouchers can be positive for education system

School Choice
The Republic: Tax-credit program helping rich Arizona schools get richer

12.18.13 Daily News Clips – morning edition


Tweet of the morning
‪@julioflorida: My ‪#schoolchoiceWISH: That all kids get a fair chance. Education is making a difference for them, let's make it a positive difference

Vouchers- North Carolina
Townhall: NC Superintendent: Vouchers May Fund ‘Schools of Terror’

School Choice
Examiner: Plumsted district approved for school choice program

Monday, December 16, 2013

12.16.13 Daily News Clips - afternoon edition


Tweet of the Afternoon
@RonMatus1: Oh, the holidays. Egg nog. Mistletoe. And a little #schoolchoiceWISH! Share yours with us Wed http://goo.gl/dRtHw8  #schoolchoice #edFL

Vouchers – Louisiana
The Advocate: Legislative auditor criticizes voucher program

Vouchers – North Carolina
Watauga Democrat: Groups sue over NC school voucher law

12.16.13 Daily News Clips – morning edition


Tweet of the Morning
@HispanicCREO Do you have a WISH you would like to make for #schoolchoice? Join @RonMatus1 @NtlBAEO @PEFNC & others & make a #schoolchoiceWISH 12/18

Vouchers – North Carolina
Fayetteville Observer: White: No vouchers, no good news for schools

Wizbang: Union-Loving School Official Says School Vouchers Would ‘Train Terrorists’

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

12.03.13 Daily News Clips - afternoon edition



Quote of the Afternoon

School Choice
WFPL: Bluegrass Institute Launches 'Free to Learn' Debate Series

Education Reform
NOLA: Louisiana Education Superintendent John White gets a national shout-out

The Washington Post: D.C. Council votes unanimously to give schools more money for at-risk kids

EdWeek: U.S. Achievement Stalls as Other Nations Make Gains

Charter Schools
The Lens: KIPP leadership to vote on returning to Orleans school board

Ahwatukee Foothill News: State charter schools seek more taxpayer money

12.03.13 Daily News Clips – morning edition



Tweet of the morning
@redefinEDonline Unbelievable: Judge orders #homeschool kids into public school so they can "socialize" w others http://goo.gl/PTwwNw via @HSLDA #edchoice

School Choice
Miami Herald: For parents, finding the right magnet or charter school can be hard work

NJ.com: School Choice competition for students creates 'shark tank' atmosphere says Hampton board member

Argus Leader: Parents line up for choice of schools

Education Reform
 TribLive: Brewster eyes education reform

Port South: Common Core website launched by education reform group

Charter Schools
EdWeek: Judge Set to Rule on Lawsuit Against Charter Schools in Washington State

Battle Creek Enquirer: Charters elevate our public schools