Vouchers
Education wasn’t a major driver of the midterms. But polling suggests that Democrats’ advantage on schools may have given them a small boost.
A 30-year push for school vouchers and tax credits in New Jersey has gone nowhere. Now, a new federal program is putting the issue back on the table.
The end to GOP dominance in Texas will likely have major implications for K-12 education policies, including the future of school vouchers and state takeovers.
A Democrat in Iowa and a Republican in Oregon have made schools central to their campaigns. And it seems to be helping.
About 1 in 3 of this year’s voucher recipients live in just 20 ZIP codes — largely wealthier neighborhoods on the outskirts of Tennessee’s largest cities.
The new federal tax credit reimburses taxpayers for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, which then distribute money to families for a range of educational expenses.
Red-state Dems are running against vouchers. Transgender rights are on the ballot. And school closures are riling up voters.
As more public money flows to private religious schools, a Colorado preschool case asks whether states can enforce non-discrimination rules.
School choice supporters hope the New York governor’s decision will sway other Democrats.
The program could raise billions for schools, but some elected officials say it should focus on helping the neediest students.
The tax credit launches in 2027 and could become one of the largest sources of federal funding for schools.
The scholarship program, which rolls out next year, has raised questions of equitable access for all students and its implications on public school funding.
A failed Arizona ballot initiative sought new limits on one of the nation’s most expansive school choice programs — and exposed a key split among voucher supporters.
Spending on the Indiana Choice Scholarship program has grown dramatically over 15 years. But vouchers only alleviate some of the cost of many private schools in the city.
An internal estimate from a school choice group suggests it could cost $300 or more to persuade each taxpayer to participate — potentially complicating efforts to scale the new tax credit.
A big question in the federal school choice expansion has been whether states can design programs that align with their priorities. Linda McMahon said yes. Treasury just said no.
Iowa Auditor Rob Sand is making opposition to the state’s voucher-like ESA program a centerpiece of his campaign for governor. Will it work?
Governors are awaiting rules from the Treasury Department that could determine whether states can impose non-discrimination or require that scholarships go to students from low-income families.
New York could be the second Democrat-led state to join the program, which represents a major federal expansion of school choice.
Opponents say the subsidy could steer students toward private schools. But lower enrollment doesn’t necessarily mean schools end up with less money.