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Broad Majority, Narrow Ruling for School Choice in Trinity Lutheran Case
The Supreme Court closed out its Spring 2017 term this morning by announcing its opinion in a case with potential implications for private school choice.
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The Battle over Blaine Amendments Heads Back to the States
On the heels of its decision yesterday in Trinity Lutheran v. Comer, the Supreme Court today granted cert to and vacated state supreme court decisions out of Colorado and New Mexico that used Blaine Amendments to exclude religious schools from government aid programs.
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Justice Gorsuch, Meet James G. Blaine
The Supreme Court has a new opportunity to clarify matters in a case scheduled for oral argument on April 19, just days after Justice Neil Gorsuch’s arrival on the bench.
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Under New Administration, Small Measures Could Foster Big Change
The best solution may be to offer federal support for programs that the states themselves design, advancing the cause of school choice while respecting the principle of local control that Trump has also championed.
Education Next Poll
What Do Parents Think of Their Children’s Schools?
EdNext poll compares charter, district, and private schools nationwide
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At the Ballot Box, a Test for Bay State Charters
Question 2 has given Massachusetts voters a unique chance to weigh in on the future of school choice in their state.
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Why Delaying School Start Dates is a Bad Deal for Students
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that all public schools in the state must delay the start of classes until after Labor Day and end the school year by June 15.
Common Core
Ten-year Trends in Public Opinion From the EdNext Poll
Common Core and vouchers down, but many other reforms still popular
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Should Non-Cognitive Skills Be Included in School Accountability Systems?
Evidence confirms that student skills other than academic achievement and ability predict a broad range of academic and life outcomes.