01.26.2015 AFC Daily News Clips – morning edition

Good morning:

Happy National School Choice Week! Here’s a great video to start off your morning, courtesy of the students from Success Academy Charter Schools in the Bronx. Remember to use the School Choice Week hashtag on social media, #SCW
Just a reminder for those of you in D.C., we’re hosting our NSCW celebration on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the Cannon Caucus Room, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. and beginning at 2:30 p.m., Heritage Foundation is hosting a conversation with Congressman Messer and Dr. Patrick Wolf. Details for both events can be found here: http://www.schoolchoiceweekdc.com/
Finally, I want to welcome AFC’s newest communications staff member, Tommy Schultz. Tommy will serve as the communications director for our state affiliate, the Tennessee Federation for Children. A seasoned communications professional, Tommy is joining us after serving as communications director for Gov. Terry Branstad’s gubernatorial campaign.
Have a great morning!
Matt

School Choice Tweet of the morning:​

“I’ve got this burning ember in my heart to help every kid have a chance at a decent education.” http://t.co/8oANUDINcg #schoolchoice
— Speaker John Boehner (@SpeakerBoehner) January 26, 2015

​School Choice News:

Forbes: Kicking Off School Choice Week With 9 Things You Need To Know http://onforb.es/1CrJ3lA
TownHall: Dem Poll: Nearly 70 Percent Support School Choice http://bit.ly/1tgcOnG
Daily Caller: New Poll Says School Choice Is The New Hotness http://bit.ly/1LaQjGz
Washington Times: The steady progress of school choice http://bit.ly/1xXZCQV
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Charter school to host School Choice program http://bit.ly/1zgQblG
KEEL: 175 Events Scheduled Across Louisiana for School Choice Week http://bit.ly/1uQW5Zb
Portland Tribune: School choice becomes rally cry across nation, Portland http://bit.ly/1zDVuet
Kpc News: St. John Lutheran to celebrate school choice week http://bit.ly/15DZz5R
redefinED: Thousands kick off School Choice Week in Jacksonville http://bit.ly/1D05i0k

Charter School News:

CNBC: Educators look to boost charter school model in Africa, beyond http://cnb.cx/1BehHLE
Detroit News: Arellano: Celebrate quality charter schools http://bit.ly/1BrpFUi
Knoxville News Sentinel: Tenn. should expand its charter schools http://bit.ly/1ELZzMY
MLive: Charter school opponents make less effective arguments than supporters http://bit.ly/1JNLIGW

Education Reform News:

Star-Telegram: Texas education: top 5 issues at the Legislature http://bit.ly/1CIrbDj
Chalkbeat Colorado: Positive trends in Denver graduation, drop-out rates continue http://bit.ly/1EmNFeU