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Charter schools enhance education for Black students
Charter schools are providing supportive learning environments that cater to the needs of Black students.
Student reading, math scores see nationwide decline according to recent NAEP report
Recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) indicates a concerning decline in reading and math scores for fourth and eighth-grade students across the United States.
Kansas State Department releases new KSDEweekly with focus on education
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has released the Feb. 20 edition of KSDEweekly, which is now accessible for viewing.
Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation schedules public hearings for disability services feedback
Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (MVR) has announced two virtual public hearings in March to collect feedback on vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.
Tennessee Governor enacts educational choice program with universal eligibility
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Education Freedom Act of 2025 into law, launching a new educational choice program.
Superintendent highlights career education's role in Wyoming's strategic plan
Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder emphasized the significance of Career and Technical Education (CTE) during a gathering on February 10, attended by Wyoming legislators, educators, and high school members of CTE student...
Summer food service program grants open for low-income area sponsors
Children require nutritious food throughout the entire year, including when they are not attending school.
New survey reveals teen absenteeism rates and potential solutions
A recent survey conducted by Morning Consult for EdChoice highlights the ongoing issue of persistent absenteeism among American teens and suggests potential solutions to increase class attendance.
Parental pessimism grows, yet support for educational choices stays strong in recent survey
As the new school year begins, there is a notable rise in parental pessimism regarding the trajectory of K-12 education in the United States, according to findings from EdChoice's annual Schooling in America survey.
South Carolina Supreme Court revises rules for education funds use
The South Carolina Supreme Court has set a new legal precedent in the realm of education choice.
EdChoice challenges exclusion of Catholic schools in Colorado preschool program
EdChoice Legal Advocates has filed an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, addressing the exclusion of Catholic preschools from Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program.
EdChoice advocates submit amicus brief for Montana charter schools
EdChoice Legal Advocates has taken legal action to defend Montana's Community Choice Schools Act.
Montana court upholds special needs education savings accounts program
In a recent legal development in Helena, Judge Mike Menahan of the Montana First Judicial District, Lewis and Clark County, ruled to uphold the Montana Special Needs Equal Opportunity Education Savings Account (ESA) Program.
Montana court hears arguments on Special Needs ESA program initiative
EdChoice Legal Advocates (EdLA) is presenting arguments to the Montana First Judicial District Court in support of a new school choice program designed for students with special needs.
Over 1 million students engage in private school choice programs, EdChoice reports
After considerable growth in school choice programs, over 1 million U.S. students are now using private school choice options, as announced by EdChoice.
The Reading League to launch curriculum navigation reports for evidence-based reading instruction
The Reading League, a nonprofit organization focused on evidence-based reading instruction, has announced the launch of its Curriculum Navigation Reports.
The Reading League offers guidance on Governor Hochul’s literacy improvement plan
The Reading League, a national nonprofit based in Syracuse, New York, has responded to Governor Kathy Hochul’s recently announced “Back to Basics” plan aimed at improving reading proficiency in the state.
1 Burkeville ISD student was classified as Hispanic during the 2017-18 school year
Burkeville ISD had 1 student classified as Hispanic during the 2017-18 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
2 San Vicente ISD students were classified as Hispanic during the 2017-18 school year
San Vicente ISD had 2 students classified as Hispanic during the 2017-18 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
3 Leary ISD students were classified as Hispanic during the 2017-18 school year
Leary ISD had 3 students classified as Hispanic during the 2017-18 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.