01.22.14 Daily News Clips – morning edition

Tweet of the morning

 ‪@schoolchoicewk: "When parents have the ability to select the best learning environment for their kids they thrive" - ‪@SpeakerBoehner ‪http://nscw.me/1aKRUym 

American Federation for Children

Associated Press: Latest special needs voucher bill draws opposition

http://www.chron.com/news/article/Latest-special-needs-voucher-bill-draws-opposition-5161927.php

Vouchers – Wisconsin

Wisconsin EYE: News Conference: Special Needs Scholarship Bill

http://www.wiseye.org/Programming/VideoArchive/EventDetail.aspx?evhdid=8424

WKOW: UPDATE: Republicans renew push for special needs vouchers

http://www.wkow.com/story/24508308/2014/01/21/republicans-push-to-re-introduce-special-needs-vouchers

Journal Sentinel: GOP lawmakers roll out special-education voucher legislation

http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/gop-lawmakers-roll-out-special-education-voucher-legislation-b99188690z1-241327881.html

School Choice

Fox News: Why school choice opens a door to the American Dream

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/01/22/why-school-choice-opens-door-to-american-dream/

Savannah Morning News: Governor Deal: A better school shouldn't be a privilege

http://savannahnow.com/column/2014-01-21/governor-deal-better-school-shouldnt-be-privilege#.Ut_UcXn0CfQ

Politico: GOP touts school choice to woo minority vote

http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/gop-school-choice-minority-voters-102393.html?hp=f2

Charter Schools

The Boston Globe: In embracing charter schools, let’s get away from ‘us vs. them’ mentality

http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2014/01/22/embracing-charter-schools-let-get-away-from-them-mentality/TmQecJIC3R1vHybsqtAceM/story.html

Nashville Scene: Education Committee Chairs Carrying For-Profit Charter Bill

http://www.nashvillescene.com/pitw/archives/2014/01/22/education-committee-chairs-carrying-for-profit-charter-bill