Future Education Magazine’s Post

Improving local communities 🤝 Our land-grant mission #okstate is increasing access to education and improving student success – all while amplifying our pillars of teaching, research and Extension to benefit and serve all of Oklahoma. Learn more about how #WeAreLandGrant: https://okla.st/4e3AjI8

💰 Fighting for Fair Education Funding in Alabama! 💰 Did you know that homeschoolers and micro-schoolers in Alabama aren’t receiving the same level of funding as other students? In this clip from Episode 6 of Rocket City Momentum, we dive into the complex world of education funding and how new legislation like the Choose Act is working to level the playing field. 🏫 Students across Alabama are set to receive $7,000 per year to attend any school they want—but homeschoolers are only getting $2,000 with limits on how many students per family. Meanwhile, private school students and those in micro-schools, many of whom are special needs children, are still not receiving the support they need. We’re pushing for more resources to ensure ALL Alabama children are served equally, including those in alternative education programs like micro-schooling. What do YOU think about the current funding system for homeschool and private school students? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇 Watch the full episode to learn more about this important issue 👉 https://lnkd.in/euXAdFAE #EducationFunding #Homeschooling #MicroSchooling #SpecialNeedsEducation #ChooseAct #STEMEducation #RocketCityMomentum #AlabamaEducation #EqualFundingForAll #WatchNow

North Carolina state superintendent, Catherine Truitt, explains why School Choice, in her words, has the best intentions for students’ futures. Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/s1GrsfU #univeralschoolchoice #schoolchoice #schoolchoiceweek #northcarolinaschools #homeschooling #publicschools #privateschools

The State Charter Schools Commission (SCSC) has approved five new charter schools set to open in Fall 2025, including Columbus/Muscogee County’s first start-up and only charter school, Dominion Purpose Academy (DPA). Columbus, Georgia’s 3rd largest city by population, has long awaited this addition, as other major cities outside Atlanta like Augusta, Savannah, and Macon have had multiple charter schools serving their communities for years. DPA will not only be the first start-up charter school in Columbus, but also the only charter school within an hour's drive of the city. We are excited to see DPA offer a much-needed PUBLIC education option for families in Columbus. While the city continues to thrive with industry and opportunity, it is also home to two of Georgia’s most impoverished zip codes. The three elementary schools closest to DPA’s proposed location have 87% of their combined students scoring below grade proficiency levels in ELA, Math, and Science. One of these schools has only 5% of students reading at grade level proficiency. Now, these families will have a choice, and we are confident that DPA will be a game changer by providing access to a high-quality, innovative charter school. With over 14,000 students on wait lists for charter schools all over Georgia, bringing one to a very large community that lacks options- like Columbus- is a significant win for students and families. I can’t wait to visit Dominion Purpose Academy when it opens in Fall 2025! https://lnkd.in/eaJSMU9Q

This is one of the more common questions we hear from parents. If you’re curious about charter schools, learn more about what sets them apart from traditional district-run schools here https://lnkd.in/gYmfsRcw #BatonRouge #CharterSchool

Stay tuned this month as we do a deep dive into education savings using 529 plans. Our office is here anytime if you have any questions and can be reached at 281-595-1997. #legacycapital #leadalegacy #thewoodlands #thewoodlandstx #plan #education #educationfunding #school #planning #backtoschool

Are chaplains in schools the next fight in the #culturewars? #Education is always a central focus for state legislators. Debates over teacher pay and #schoolfunding have dominated statehouses for decades. In recent years, education #policy debates have shifted away from funding. Now, legislators are focusing on battles over curricula, staffing, and school environments. Recent policy proposals have involved authorizing school districts to bring chaplains into schools. States like #Texas, #Florida, #Iowa, and #Utah have introduced bills of this nature, to varying degrees of success. Read our analysis of Florida HB 931: https://hubs.li/Q02qgD4n0

Securing voters’ support for school bond measures can be tricky. Take a look at five tips that can go a long way for district leaders.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education has updated its vendor bid requirements for providing Bibles to public school classrooms. This change follows concerns over the initial criteria, which limited options to a single Bible version. Story by: Jeff Elkins #OklahomaEducation #ReligiousFreedom #ChurchAndState #OSDE #PublicSchools #CivilRights #RFP #RyanWalters

Your voice matters and Congress needs to hear from you! We need to urge Congress to boost Charter Schools Program (CSP) funding to $500 million next year to meet the growing demand for public school choice, supported by polling that shows that 75% of parents would choose this option if available. An increase in charter school funding will ensure that more parents have the option to do so. Despite its importance, federal funding for charter school growth has remained stagnant for the past five years. Even worse, President Biden’s proposed budget for FY 2025 slashes CSP funding by nearly 10%, endangering charter school progress. Contact your Member of Congress now to safeguard and expand this vital program. National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Diverse Charter Schools Coalition https://lnkd.in/esnV-Bda