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March 19, 2008
March 19, 2008
U.S. Eases 'No Child' Law as Applied to Some States
New York Times, NY, March 19, 2008
The Bush administration, acknowledging that the federal No Child Left Behind law is diagnosing too many public schools as failing, said Tuesday that it would relax the law's provisions for some states...
Ohio Schools Need Reforms, Not Bickering
Columbus Dispatch, OH, March 19, 2008
Ohio needs to get more from what it spends, especially in its neediest schools. Any growth in spending should be contingent on doing things more efficiently and effectively.
Tax Credits For Private-School Grants A Win-Win
Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA, March 19, 2008
Fortunately, Gov. Sonny Perdue and the General Assembly have recognized the plight of these students and have championed legislation to give them hope through education choice.
Charter Schools Are Big Winners In Corzine Budget
The Star-Ledger, NJ, March 19, 2008
Long shortchanged in state and local funding, a majority of New Jersey's charter schools stand to see double-digit gains under Gov. Jon Corzine's new funding plan, according to state figures.
House OKs Charter School Aid Increase
Laconia Citizen, NH, March 19, 2008
The New Hampshire House has approved $1.5 million more in aid for charter schools struggling to stay open — this time making a distinction between those with local school district support and those without.
Voucher Backers File For State School Board
Salt Lake Tribune, UT, March 19, 2008
Less than a year after the Utah Board of Education refused to implement a school voucher program, a number of school-choice advocates are popping up as board candidates.
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