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Editorial: Block back-door charter cap tactic

Detroit News December 1, 2011 Democrat senators are using the for-profit scare tactic to try to limit school choice in Michigan The Detroit News As state lawmakers take the correct course toward lifting the cap on charter schools, some Democrats are trying to block the move by raising the boogeyman of "profits." Their proposal to…

Charter school seeks state's stamp of approval: Decision expected in early February

by Jordan-Ashley Baker Shelby Star November 7, 2011 SHELBY — Organizers of what could become the county’s only charter school submitted their application Monday to the N.C. State Board of Education for approval and anticipate a decision in early February. And although it will be several months before anyone knows whether Cleveland County will have…

Charter school seeks state's stamp of approval: Decision expected in early February

Organizers of what could become the county’s only charter school submitted their application Monday to the N.C. State Board of Education for approval and anticipate a decision in early February.

URGENT: Ed Reform Needs Your Help!

After months of deliberating on how best to improve educational opportunities for Pennsylvania residents, the legislature is moving a package THIS WEEK that requires you to speak out. Support for SB 1 now!

Ways to Help

Join a local group Every state has a grassroots group that educates citizens about the benefits of school choice and creates pressure points on legislators.  They always need help – organizing, supporting, and spreading the word. Provide tax-deductible gifts The opponents have unlimited resources that are collected through union dues, and sometimes your local tax revenues…

Policy Updates

PA – Hearings in the Pennsylvania State House continued on school choice through August, as leaders on both sides shared their thoughts about why the raucous debate last session should continue – and be completed – this coming session. A bill to provide choice for children in more than a hundred failing schools (not unlike…