Millions flow to wealthy families, pricey private schools under Florida’s supercharged voucher program
A 2023 reform has boosted voucher use by 67%, with one-quarter of state scholarships now going to families in the top income ...
Behind the numbers: Our analysis of Florida’s school voucher explosion
In 2023, the state lifted the income cap on its voucher program, opening the state scholarships to all. Here’s what we did to ...
How Florida’s 2023 voucher overhaul affected your private school
In the wake of Florida’s 2023 education reforms, private schools across the state have seen a huge surge in the number of ...
Lee administration won’t commit yet to competitive bid for Tennessee voucher contract
As Gov. Bill Lee is set to sign a statewide school voucher program into law, he has yet to confirm a competitive bid for a ...
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Applications for Florida school vouchers break records in latest cycle
Step Up For Students is the non-profit that administers most of the state-backed vouchers. For analysts like Norín Dollard, ...
Drew Landry: The new definition of low-income families
A family that makes six figures a year is considered low-income by SB2. No matter how many times that phrase is repeated, it ...
Yes, Disney trips can be educational for students, even if you don't get it | Opinion
Mocking families' education choices only underscores a lack of awareness about the challenges they face to forge a new path ...
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Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes record funding for Florida K-12 education
Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed education budget this week, and despite asking for a historic $29.7 billion for K ...
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Florida Education Association blasts Gov. DeSantis budget, says it doesn’t adequately fund public education
This budget proposal is legislators' chance to take a bold stand and commit to our students, educators and their constituents ...
TSSAA not only state facing legislative pressure to change high school transfer rules
The TSSAA is facing legislative pressure to adopt looser transfer rules. Other state high school associations are feeling the ...
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The governor’s education budget is out. Here’s a breakdown of the numbers
Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed education budget this week, and despite asking for a historic $29.7 billion for K-12 education, advocates say it’s not enough. Here are the major highlights ...