Proponents of Amendment 2 were counting on traditionally blue urban areas in Kentucky to vote in favor of the “school choice” initiative. But even in the three most populous counties, it failed overwhelmingly.
Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will become key figures in implementing school choice programs in states across the U.S. Most recently, national pro-voucher advocates declared victory after spending more than $4.5 million in Tennessee’s primary election to […]
Tennessee passes $52.8B budget as discussions linger on school choice and business taxes
State lawmakers agreed on a $52.8 billion budget Thursday. Of that, more than $1.5 billion could be put aside for businesses that are expected to request refunds under the state’s previous franchise tax rules, and a school choice bill.
Vastly different school voucher plans are advancing in Tennessee’s legislature this week. Here’s where things stand.
Lawmakers are now in their second week of weighing competing proposals to expand private school vouchers across Tennessee.
Tennessee’s new school voucher expansion is part of ‘conservative education revolution’
Gov. Bill Lee announced his support Tuesday for expanding a controversial school voucher program to all income levels and areas of Tennessee. The program would give participating families a little over $7,000 to attend private school or homeschool.
Tennessee’s education commissioner is stepping down, to be replaced by ‘school choice’ advocate
Tennessee’s top education official is stepping down from her post. Penny Schwinn has served as education commissioner since 2019, implementing major logistical and academic changes.
Nashville families can now apply to schools they aren’t zoned for. Here’s what to know.
Metro Nashville Public Schools has more than 100 open enrollment schools to choose from, which may suit the different needs of students.
The executive director of Tennessee’s charter commission recommends siding with local school boards on upcoming appeals
A state-appointed commission will meet next week to decide whether half a dozen charter schools can open, overriding denials by local school boards.
The Choice: A School Fight Over Middle Class Families
Metro Nashville Public Schools has followed suit with other urban districts and made it so parents have much more say in where their kid will attend. But even with an expanding menu of charters, magnets and language immersion programs, Metro still has convincing left to do with some parents after decades of mixed academic results.
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