school choice

U.S. education policy is at a crossroads. This congressional hearing shows why

5:00am February 07, 2025

by Cory Turner

The House education committee is charged with forging consensus on the nation's education policy. But at a recent meeting, partisan differences were on full display.

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Trump orders Education, Labor and other departments to enhance school choice

6:36pm January 29, 2025

The president directed several departments to submit plans for using federal funds to expand school choice.

Guilford County Schools administration building

Education

Guilford County Schools to host school choice showcase on Jan. 31

6:00am December 22, 2023

by Amy Diaz

Guilford County Schools is hosting a school choice showcase at the end of January. More than 60 programs will be on display for students and families to learn about.

A group of children huddle around their desks in a classroom

Education

Guilford County Schools will showcase choice schools and programs on Feb. 1

3:17pm January 24, 2023

by Amy Diaz

The Guilford County Schools has more than 40 choice schools, and 66 elementary, middle and high

Education

WS/FCS Superintendent Shares Vision For Improving Equity, Accelerating Learning

3:52pm May 18, 2021

by Keri Brown

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has been navigating a pandemic with a new superintendent. Tricia McManus has been at the helm since November.

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Education

Confused By Your Public School Choices? Hire A Coach

6:19am November 27, 2017

by Heidi Glenn

Public school choice options can be overwhelming for parents. As they try to navigate these new education systems, some parents are turning to experts for help.

Hundreds of protesters greet Education Secretary Betsy DeVos this week in Denver, where she addressed the American Legislative Exchange Council.

DeVos Protests In Denver; House To Make Cuts To Education

5:34am July 22, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

More girls are taking the AP computer science exam, House Republicans rejected school choice expansions in Trump's initial budget request, and the education secretary spoke in Denver amid protests.

Hundreds of protesters hold signs and chant at a rally in front of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is scheduled to deliver a speech to the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, which backs school choice poli

Betsy DeVos Speech Greeted By Protesters She Calls 'Defenders Of The Status Quo'

5:09pm July 20, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

The education secretary has longstanding ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, which backs school choice policies coast to coast.

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Children play on the playground at the Trinity Lutheran Child Learning Center in Columbia, Mo.

Playground Case Could Breach Barrier Between Tax Coffers, Religious Schools

8:13pm April 19, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether Missouri should provide a grant to a church preschool, or if that violates the state's constitution. The state's new governor has abandoned the rule.

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Education

In New Role, Foxx Targets Education Department, Seeks More Charters And Vouchers

1:36pm January 16, 2017

by Keri Brown

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx prides herself both on her conservative values and her work ethic.

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