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New post on the Office for Education Policy blog w/ Josh B. McGee: we examine how Arkansas charter schools are funded and spend their money, compared to traditional public schools. While the charter sector has consistently grown since the early 2000s, charters have consistently spent less per pupil than TPS. They also receive less revenue per pupil. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dJZBFn28

Ohio's EdChoice-Expansion sparks a surge in private school scholarships, but the catch? Most recipients never attended public schools, challenging the "public school exodus" narrative. Now, taxpayer dollars are subsidizing tuition for families who can afford it. Dive into the details below in ACS' Latest News!

The Tennessee state legislature is currently considering a bill to expand school vouchers, also known as the Education Savings Accounts Program, to affect students and families statewide. To help share information on this topic, we’ve created two new resources – one that explore research on similar school voucher programs in other states, and one that breaks down how the new pending legislation differs from current legislation and what that means for Nashville’s students and families. View these two new infographics and more resources on critical topics in public education at https://lnkd.in/dHq7RvyN.

In Oklahoma private schools increased tuition and associated costs by more than the rate of inflation and more than the cost of tuition vouchers. What impact has school choice had on private school tuition in Jacksonville? Read our latest blog https://ow.ly/ThKC50ToCHA

Important Update on Texas Public Education Laws! As we approach the end of the school year, join The Texas Tribune on April 16th at 9am for a conversation on how new laws are affecting public education in Texas. They'll review how public schools were impacted by recent legislation, how they've reacted, and what challenges remain. Stay informed with the latest changes and updates. Check out the details here: https://zurl.co/xpVw #TexasEducation #EducationReform #StayInformed

529 plans are a tax-advantaged way to save for a child’s or grandchild’s college education. Contact us today for our list of some of the top state-sponsored 529 plans and to learn more about this education funding tool: https://bit.ly/3ICebaf #financialplanning #collegeplanning #529plans #educationfunding

The chart below explains so much of The Field School. We reserve half of our seats for children from low-income families. We make sure everyone has skin in the game by using a sliding scale for tuition. Learn more about our finances and other metrics by watching the Virtual State of The Field here: https://lnkd.in/g8gDQvrM

According to the Constitution of the great state of Texas, a quality public education is a basic human right. However, the #TXLege is underserving public schools with anemic funding. The current model is pushing our TX public schools to the brink of collapse. The next generation of knowledge seekers deserve better! Public School Districts are run by locally elected bodies, accountable to a seemingly never-ending number of state mandates. Private schools aren't. Charter schools aren't. If you choose the latter, more power to you. Taxpayers need not subsidize that choice! If you live in Texas, please talk to a teacher and try to understand what is going on. Then VOTE! And don't let the politicking fool you. "School choice" means funneling taxpayer dollars to unelected bodies with suspicious special interests. Link to article in the comments ⬇⬇⬇

Taxpayer-funded vouchers are a really bad idea for Pennsylvania! School vouchers undermine our public schools, support discrimination, and waste tax dollars. Register at the link below to join our webinar discussing the negative impact of school vouchers on Thursday, March 21st at 7 PM. The session will focus on how to stop bad proposals in Pennsylvania - and how Pennsylvania can instead invest in ensuring all students have access to high-quality public schools in their communities. https://lnkd.in/ewUr5RhV

Did you know? The best way to ensure you have enough funds for your children's college education is to start saving as early as possible. The earlier you start, the more time you have to save and plan. #529Plan #CollegeSavings