The American Federation for Children is dedicated to providing members of the media with timely, accurate assistance regarding school choice issues. To arrange an interview, contact Malcom Glenn at mglenn@federationforchildren.org or call 202-280-1986.
COMMENTARY: What Research Says About School Choice
Posted on February 22, 2012 at 02:52 PM
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National
Last year we saw an unprecedented wave of new school choice programs launch across the country. These hard-won political victories for the choice movement also consolidated important improvements in program design. Following 20 years of heated debate, new programs reflect a growing sophistication regarding the design and implementation of school choice policies.
NEWS: Students rally for education reform at Indiana statehouse
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 03:15 PM
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Indiana
More than 1,000 students, educators and policymakers flooded into an “Ed Reform Rocks” rally Wednesday to advocate for more freedom for students and more opportunities for Indiana schools.
EDITORIAL: Free our children
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 12:10 AM
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New Jersey
Tough luck, kids.
That’s the attitude of a highly-paid New Jersey teachers’ union boss, when asked why poor students shouldn’t have school choice and the vouchers to let them escape failing schools.
“Life’s not always fair, and I’m sorry about that,” he shrugged.
EDITORIAL: Parental school choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century
Posted on February 13, 2012 at 12:07 AM
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Georgia
Georgia’s public school system is broken and our children are suffering because of it.
Currently, Georgia ranks at the bottom nationally in education, with a 65 percent graduation rate statewide. Simply put, this is not only a very serious issue, it is unacceptable. Steps must be taken to improve our education system, increase student performance, and help our children find success in school so they can find success in life.
