#SCHOOLVOUCHERSCAMS
Our Voucher School Scam$ page, which we began in September of 2023 in response to the recent flood of irresponsible universal voucher programs includes a sorting feature that allows you to search voucher scams by state and by 12 categories.
‘Woefully inadequate’- Local public education supporters seek full public school funding, repeal of private school vouchers
Members of a group supporting Iowa’s public schools are aiming to help return the state’s educational system to the high-ranking status it attained during decades past. The statewide effort, called Public School Strong, is focused on encouraging the repeal of Iowa’s educational savings accounts — also known as the private school voucher program. A panel of three Decorah area residents
How school choice policies evolved from supporting Black students to subsidizing middle-class families
More recently, school voucher programs have been pitched as a tool to provide children from low-income families with quality education options. As a scholar who specializes in education policy, law and politics, I can share how current policies have strayed from efforts to support low-income Black children.
School choice’ is a bad choice for Mississippi
So under ‘school choice’ all Mississippi taxpayers will pay for wealthy kids to go to private schools, even though those private schools won’t accept all Mississippi taxpayers’ own children as students.
Leaders in the town that helped elect House Speaker Jason White just voted ‘no’ to school choice
House Speaker Jason White continues to champion school choice at the state Capitol, but some of his constituents aren’t so sure about the policies.
Florida lawmakers ‘frustrated’ with problems tracking student voucher funding
“When we talk about the amount of money that might be involved, at an average scholarship amount, that’s $75 million to me,” she added. “That’s either an overpayment to a scholarship student or it could be an amount impacting our public school districts.”
Existing Preservation Laws Could Protect Rural Public Schools from Vouchers, Charters
Study suggests governments could create ‘education preserves’ around rural public school districts and issue regulations to govern charter schools and voucher programs within those borders, similar to the way hunting preserves have regulations to protect the natural resources within them
Justices Take Up Questions About Private School Contracts
With private school vouchers expanding rapidly, a dispute between a politically connected family and one of North Carolina’s most prestigious private schools could have much broader ramifications.
Florida officials created a universal school voucher plan – and now they’re furious that Islamic schools are participating
James Uthmeier, who is, let’s remember, the top legal official in the state, recently went on a tear because he is apparently just learning that Islamic schools are taking part in the state’s private school voucher program.
Fund public schools instead of vouchers and thanks for celebrating marching bands and band teachers.
Fund public schools instead of vouchers and thanks for celebrating marching bands and band teachers.
Webster City Community Schools. Public funds should not fund private schools
As the former Hamilton County Treasurer of 26 years and a 12-year past member of the school board, I feel I am in a unique position to be equally passionate concerning the state of Iowa’s economy and Iowa schools — public tax dollars should only be spent on public schools.
School choice in Mississippi: A false promise raising taxes and undermining public education
Mississippi’s school choice policies shift public funds to private schools, raising taxes and draining resources from public education while benefiting only a select few families.
Kingsport Board unanimously adopts resolution opposing Education Freedom Act and school vouchers
The resolution frames the issue as one of “transparency and accountability,” saying public and private providers receiving public funds should face the same academic and financial reporting requirements. The presiding board member said the district “opposes this legislation” and asked the superintendent to draft a cover letter to accompany the resolution when it is shared with legislators.
LRSD motions to intervene in lawsuit to stop LEARNS Act school choice vouchers
The Little Rock School District has asked a federal court to let it intervene in a lawsuit to declare the school choice voucher program created under the LEARNS Act unconstitutional and prohibit its implementation.
Where Did the Money Go?
Florida’s school funding shortfall demands transparency — release the Fourth Calculation.
Ciattarelli’s plan would cripple public schools & add $1.6 billion a year to state budget
Democrats and education advocates warn the proposal could deliver a “death knell” to public schools already grappling with teacher shortages, budget gaps, and potential layoffs.