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LFC Praises Jindal’s 2012 Education Reform Agenda

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal yesterday unveiled an expansive education reform agenda for the 2012 legislative session that aims to significantly increase educational options for low-income families through a statewide expansion of the current New Orleans voucher program and the creation of a new tax rebate program. Read more at Louisian Federation for Children blog.

Indiana Judge Upholds Constitutionality of Sweeping Voucher Program

Ruling reaffirms access to educational options for state’s low-income families

Washington, D.C. (January 17, 2012)—An Indiana judge on Friday upheld the constitutionality of Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program, strengthening the expansive, first-year voucher program and the futures of the thousands of low-income children it serves. Read more at the American Federation for Children

For parents, school choice is easier than ballot initiatives

By:Lance T. Izumi
Special to The Examiner
There’s a grass-roots parent revolt surging in California. Parents statewide and at the local level are pushing ballot measures to overturn unpopular government education policies.
Read more at the San Francisco Examiner

ARE USA STUDENTS READY TO COMPETE?

Article by Educatio nnext

At a time of persistent unemployment, especially among the less skilled, many
wonder whether our schools are adequately preparing students for the
21st-century global economy.

The latest on each state’s standing at Educatio nnext

The Year of School Choice

Editorial by the Wall Street Journal

School may be out for the summer, but school choice is in, as states across the nation have moved to expand education opportunities for disadvantaged kids. This year is shaping up as the best for reformers in a very long time.