Sentences with phrase «school choice programs continue»

As targeted school choice programs continue to expand, so does the number of students who can signal dissatisfaction with outdated or ineffective teaching and learning strategies by choosing to attend a different school.

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New York City Council members attending the UFT's May 3 legislative breakfast heard why it's important to continue supporting five of the UFT's signature programs: Teacher's Choice, the Community Learning Schools Initiative, the Positive Learning Collaborative, the BRAVE anti-bullying program and the Dial - a-Teacher homework helpline.

«Unless we are willing to provide more flexibility and choice in the last two years of high school, and more opportunities for students to pursue program options that link work and learning, we will continue to lose far too many young people along the path to graduation,» he says.

The statement includes a list of these developments: the US Supreme Court ruled scholarships constitutional; numerous studies showed these programs benefit needy kids; families empowered with this choice express great satisfaction; urban districts continue to struggle despite great effort; chartering hasn't created enough high - quality seats; and smart accountability systems can ensure only high - quality private schools participate in these programs.

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In recent years, choice advocates cheered because Indiana and Louisiana adopted new voucher programs and because charter schools — boosted by President Obama's Race to the Top program and movies like Waiting for Superman — continued to expand and attract supporters.

As the evidence on school choice continues to grow, it is tempting to compare the results achieved by school voucher programs to those of charter schools — to ask whether one option or the other represents a more promising avenue for expanding educational opportunity.

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«Not only do we have a current snapshot of parent satisfaction with Indiana's school choice program, but we are able to track parents who responded three years ago to find out what choices they've continued to make and gauge their satisfaction over time,» said Friedman Foundation president and CEO Robert C. Enlow.

Courts continue to rule in favor of school choice programs, as North Carolina's Supreme Court ruled in favor of its relatively new and oversubscribed Opportunity Scholarship Program.

Instead of continuing to funnel the bulk of ESEA funding through the convoluted Title I program, Title I portability would catalyze school choice at the state level and greatly empower low - income families to fund education options that meet the unique learning needs of their children.

Instead of continuing to funnel the bulk of ESEA funding through the labyrinthine Title I program, federal policymakers should give states the option to make Title I dollars portable, following children to any school or education option of choice.

Yet ESAs continue to push the envelope of education reform, consistent with the theme of 2011's other school - choice programs.

For example, despite the Supreme Court's 2002 Zelman decision upholding school voucher programs involving religious schools, my own chapter in the book [«School Choice Litigation after Zelman»] shows how ongoing litigation in state courts continues to shape the development of programs providing school choice in both the private and public seschool voucher programs involving religious schools, my own chapter in the book [«School Choice Litigation after Zelman»] shows how ongoing litigation in state courts continues to shape the development of programs providing school choice in both the private and public seSchool Choice Litigation after Zelman»] shows how ongoing litigation in state courts continues to shape the development of programs providing school choice in both the private and public seChoice Litigation after Zelman»] shows how ongoing litigation in state courts continues to shape the development of programs providing school choice in both the private and public seschool choice in both the private and public sechoice in both the private and public sectors.

In the category of «private school choice,» there are now 41 programs in 19 states, plus Washington, DC, and state legislatures are continuing to introduce bills for new or expanded programs.

Lawsuits Put Children At Risk September 24, 2015 by Brett Kittredge Education choice continues to spread, with 43 states now authorizing charter schools and 28 offering private school choice programs.

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School Choice Options Continue To Grow In Popularity November 4, 2016 by Brett Kittredge Going back to 2000, we have seen the number of homeschoolers double and we have seen the number of students who attend a public charter school or enroll in a private school choice program grow in even larger nuSchool Choice Options Continue To Grow In Popularity November 4, 2016 by Brett Kittredge Going back to 2000, we have seen the number of homeschoolers double and we have seen the number of students who attend a public charter school or enroll in a private school choice program grow in even larger nuChoice Options Continue To Grow In Popularity November 4, 2016 by Brett Kittredge Going back to 2000, we have seen the number of homeschoolers double and we have seen the number of students who attend a public charter school or enroll in a private school choice program grow in even larger nuschool or enroll in a private school choice program grow in even larger nuschool choice program grow in even larger nuchoice program grow in even larger numbers.

The Department of Education released its annual choice scholarship program report Thursday, showing participation in the scholarship continues to grow, with almost three percent of students statewide using the scholarships to attend a private school.

Moreover, in practice, the «choice» program has been plagued by lack of accountability (no state testing requirements), fraud (private operators taking off with the state aid check, leaving the kids without a school to go to, and MPS to try to deal with it), refusal to accept handicapped children, continued leeching off public schools for lab courses, and — most significantly — absolutely no educational advantage whatsoever for the «choice» students compared to their public school counterparts, which was the ostensible justification for this whole fiasco in the first place.

We've never seen a school choice program that was ever repealed legislatively, so I do expect it to continue.

Schools in Program Improvement must continue to notify parents annually that they can transfer their children to another school, and they must continue to set aside 20 percent of Title I money for student tutoring and transporting students to schools of their Schools in Program Improvement must continue to notify parents annually that they can transfer their children to another school, and they must continue to set aside 20 percent of Title I money for student tutoring and transporting students to schools of their schools of their choice.

Education choice continues to spread, with 43 states now authorizing charter schools and 28 offering private school choice programs.

While the demand is growing for school choice, parents continue to show overwhelming satisfaction with the program for the seventh straight year, with 95 percent of parents reporting they are happy with their child's academic progress.

Our focus during National Principals Month on leaders of choice programs continues this morning with a look at the work of David Dodge, principal of Garden Homes Lutheran School in Milwaukee.

We will continue to stand alongside elected officials, Democratic or Republican, who support parents and protect our school choice programs that serve the state's most disadvantaged children.»

We remain committed to ensuring every child has access to a quality school of their parents» choice and will continue to stand alongside elected officials, Democratic or Republican, who support and protect our school choice programs.»

She says offering Utah's innovative and internationally lauded Dual Immersion program in all of its elementary schools means students may continue to attend their neighborhood school while having access to a program of choice.

In partnership with the United Way, a dozen public school districts and higher learning institutions, local museums, local medical partners, and under the leadership and guidance of the YMCA of the USA, the YMCA of Greater Rochester continues to implement innovative programming that strengthens their communities, help children to be active and make healthy food choices, develop passions for arts and sciences, and strives to close the achievement gap.

The outcome of the Florida case will have a resounding impact on school choice across the nation as the state has served as model for other programs, and continues to be a leader in choice options.

While it is important continue examining the long - term benefits and drawbacks of school - choice programs — through detailed research and student or parent interviews, in particular — the knee - jerk desire on the left to reject education freedom often betrays blind loyalty to teachers» unions rather than to considering what programs are truly best for American children and families.

With the re-authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act on the table, Race to the Top continuing, the Investing in Innovation (I3) rules set, a reorganization of Madison schools (scroll for links) and local budget choices that may privilege new initiatives over existing programs and services; it is a good time to repost one of my favorite essays on education reform: David Tyack's «A Conservationist Ethic in Education?.»

The American Federation for Children and state affiliate, Arizona Federation for Children, will continue our work locally to fight for the rights of the 67,000 children currently using private school choice programs and the over 170,000 children attending charter schools, as well as work to ensure that one day all Arizona families are empowered to choose the best school for their children.

The Martinez lawsuit challenges Connecticut's «Anti-Opportunity Laws» — a magnet school moratorium, a cap on charter public schools and the laws discouraging the Open Choice enrollment program — that prevent -LSB-... continue]

The choice program started in 2011, when Mitch Daniels was governor, and continued under Pence, who drove an effort to expand charter schools and loosen eligibility requirements to expand the voucher program's reach.

The bottom line if we want to continue moving the needle on educational choice is that legislators need to hear from people close to them — friends, neighbors, colleagues — who want more schooling options as well as those who've been helped by choice programs.

A growing coalition is continuing to promote ESAs in the state, and a school choice program proposal is expected in 2016.

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According to reporting by The Hill, as the new president of Heartland, Huelskamp would continue «pushing for eliminating Environmental Protection Agency regulations and challenging «climate change alarmists» like former President Obama and former Vice President Al Gore; advocate for school choice and voucher programs; and offer assistance to states navigating ObamaCare and the current healthcare fight.»