Johnson City microschool plans to use vouchers for expansion

Johnson City microschool plans to use vouchers for expansion

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - The school voucher application period is set to open next week, and as it approaches, alternative education options like Acton Academy in Johnson City are looking to expand their programming in anticipation. "It's the best thing that I've ever seen in my life. But I don't want to put that kind of stress on families," founder Sarah Fagerburg said. "So we want to grow and make it closer to families. I have families who…

Fight over school vouchers takes center stage as Missouri budget deadline nears

The issue of vouchers has become a significant sticking point in budget talks in the Missouri Legislature, all but shutting down the House and Senate for much of the day Thursday.

School Vouchers 101 – MLPP

School Funding in Michigan School Funding 101 Special Education Funding 101 Community College Funding 101 Click here to download a PDF version.  END NOTES Hager, Eli, and Jeremy Schwartz. “Despite Trump’s Win, Voters Widely Reject School Vouchers.” ProPublica, November 9, 2024. https://www.propublica.org/article/school-vouchers-2024-election-trump. Walker, Tim. “Voters Stand Firm against School Vouchers-Again.” NEA. Accessed …

Missouri budget negotiators agree to spend $50 million on private school scholarship program

After a sharp, brief fight in which Democrats were outnumbered by majority Republicans, Missouri legislative budget negotiators agreed Thursday to spend $50 million to expand the MOScholars program that helps pay tuition at private and parochial schools. The general revenue…