Vouchers
Strong fiscal management means ‘We don’t have to choose.’
The current state budget includes $144 million for a private school voucher proposal that failed to pass.
Tennessee’s Missy Testerman speaks out against classroom and library censorship, private school vouchers
Schools in Macon, Georgia, are still largely segregated. Zo’e Johnson’s family is torn over whether they can afford for her to stay at her mostly white private school — and whether the cost makes sense.
Outside pro-voucher groups invested $4.5 million in key races
Voucher critics denounce special interest money and negative campaign ads
Critics say Lee’s education platform promotes segregation and inequality.
Lee works to replace voucher opponents with loyalists in GOP primaries
Poll results depend on how the questions are framed and who asks
‘This was a session of good, bad, and ugly,’ said one Democratic lawmaker.
Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed statewide expansion follows a string of failed attempts, narrow votes, and court reversals.
Lee plans to push for policy again next year.
With time running out, GOP leaders insist voucher bill is still in play
Student testing is a sticking point as legislative leaders seek a compromise.
Vouchers are a “bitter pill” that will destabilize K-12 education, a former Superintendent of the Year testified.
Legislation easily clears first legislative hurdle, with two votes set for March 6.
In addition to school choice, GOP plan seeks changes to public school testing, teacher evaluations
Governor, Senate, and House are at odds as details of legislation emerge
Minimum teacher pay to rise from $42,000 to $44,500
Legislative maneuver delays review and discussion about specifics.