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Alabama Families Win Legal Victory in School Choice Case

Posted on March 14, 2013 at 12:35 PM | National

The American Federation for Children—the nation's voice for educational choice—today applauded the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that lifted the temporary restraining order placed on the Alabama Accountability Act in response to a lawsuit filed by the Alabama Education Association last week.
 

Bipartisan House Majority Advances Small Business Fairness in Scholarship Tax Credit

Posted on March 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM | Arizona

The American Federation for Children - the nation's voice for educational choice - applauded a bipartisan vote of 37-22 in the Arizona House yesterday to improve the state’s Corporate School Tuition Organization Tax Credit by allowing many small businesses to participate in the program for the first time.

American Federation for Children Congratulates Alabama for Passing School Choice Bill

Posted on March 01, 2013 at 12:30 PM | National

The American Federation for Children—the nation's voice for educational choice—today applauded the Alabama legislature for passing and Governor Robert Bentley (R) for his intention to sign, a revamped education bill aimed at providing families with educational options.
 

New Jersey Governor Announces New Push for Educational Choice

Posted on February 27, 2013 at 01:45 PM | National

The American Federation for Children—the nation's voice for educational choice—today applauded New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for including in his budget proposal a pilot program to provide opportunity scholarships to New Jersey children most in need.