New York’s governor is taking a surprising step by backing a federal program that could give families more school options. The plan, set to start in 2027, lets states choose to participate by offering tax credits to parents who send kids to private or charter schools. Hochul’s team says she supports
In Arkansas, a big debate is happening about where public school money should go. A new program lets families use taxpayer cash for private schools or homeschooling. Some leaders in charge of making these rules are also deciding how their own kids should learn. Officials like the governor and attor
Many Iowa families now have a new way to pay for private school or other learning options, thanks to a program called Education Savings Accounts. Instead of being stuck in one school just because it’s close to home, parents can use about $8, 000 per child each year to cover tuition, books, tutors, o
A group of lawmakers is trying to stop a tax credit that lets families buy scholarships for education. The plan was created by former President Trump to give students more choices, not just in private schools but also public ones. The credit is funded by private donations and could give students mon
A public‑school advocate named Jenny Clark was taken off the State Board of Education when her term ended in January 2025. The change followed pressure from a lobbyist who works for an organization that opposes school choice. Clark had joined the board in 2022 after former Governor Doug Ducey
Parents across Texas are lining up to send their children into a new state‑run program that lets them pick schools beyond their local district. The system, called Texas Education Freedom Accounts, launched with a $1 billion seed fund and has already received more than 118, 000 applications. The dead
The idea is simple: parents should guide their children’s schooling, not the state. Louisiana lawmakers are urged to approve Governor Landry’s request for full funding of the GATOR initiative, a popular school‑choice program. Last year, the Senate President hesitated to meet the budget request, but
Over the last ten years, a big test has been happening in American schools. Some places tried to make things fair by making school easier. They cut back on tough classes, made grading less strict, and got rid of some tests. Others did the opposite. They kept high standards and used teaching methods
The U. S. government has just started a new program to help kids go to better schools. This program is called the education freedom tax credit. It lets people give money to special accounts that help families pay for different kinds of schools. These schools can be private, religious, charter, or ev
Mississippi's lawmakers are split on how to improve education. The Senate wants to give teachers a raise. The House wants to give students more school choices. Both want to change how students can switch schools. The Senate wants to give teachers and professors a $2, 000 raise. They say it's hard t
