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Chris Cargill
Jun 24, 20243 min read
Congress could expand education choice options too
Thirty-three states now have some type of school choice law on the books to empower families with limited to middle-class incomes to access

Chris Cargill
Jun 19, 20244 min read
The 60-second argument for ed choice, delivered by the former U.S. Secretary of State
It only took a minute for former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to make perhaps the best argument for education choice.


Chris Cargill
Jun 19, 20242 min read
School districts, budget cuts, and expectations of funding
Declining school enrollment and budget constraints require policymakers to fundamentally rethink their approach to education - and that can


Chris Cargill
Jun 4, 20242 min read
Idaho's 10 largest school districts: What the data shows
This publication highlights Idaho’s 10 largest school districts, the staffing of each, the average salaries of administrators, principals an


Chris Cargill
May 17, 20242 min read
Data shows private schools improve civic education, political tolerance
A well-rounded education is about more than just test scores. Schooling has a critical role to play in nurturing an informed, tolerant and d


Chris Cargill
May 10, 20242 min read
You can't claim to support education choice while limiting options
On the one hand, policymakers, activists, school leaders and even those running for office say they are in favor of education choice. On the


Chris Cargill
May 6, 20243 min read
The "Blaine Amendments" are bigoted relics
States cannot fall back on their Blaine Amendments to justify prohibitions on public funding of schools solely due to their religion.


Jason Mercier
Apr 29, 20243 min read
States should increase the availability of public charter schools
Studies continue to show that public charter schools are making a positive difference in students' lives.


MSPC Newsroom
Apr 13, 20242 min read
MSPC presents the Elevation Award to the legislative champions of education reform
A crowd of nearly 600 packed the Coeur d'Alene Resort Friday night for MSPC's 2024 Spring Dinner, hearing from keynote speaker Kayleigh...


Jason Mercier
Apr 3, 20246 min read
Idaho's 2024 Legislative Session: Policy success and reforms still needed
There were several exciting reforms advanced, a few disappointing roadblocks hit, and a couple of head-scratching moments.


Jason Mercier
Mar 26, 20242 min read
29 states now have some form of ESA, education choice tax credit, or education tax scholarship
Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California are now the only states in the West not providing these options for families.


Chris Cargill
Mar 25, 20242 min read
Startling special ed violations expose urgent need for more ed choice options
It appears Idaho legislators will adjourn their legislative session unable to pass any expansion in education choice options for...


Chris Cargill
Mar 15, 20242 min read
Idaho legislators introduce MSPC's Public School Transparency Act
Understanding school district budgets could become easier thanks to a bill introduced in the Idaho House Education Committee.


Chris Cargill
Mar 12, 20242 min read
Families stymied as Idaho committee shuts down ed choice debate
The evidence of success was there. The testimonies were heartbreaking. The parents traveled from across the state. But in the end, it didn’t


Chris Cargill
Mar 11, 20241 min read
Idaho Farm Bureau sets the record straight on education choice
Many Idaho legislators come from rural communities that are home to many farms. As the debate over education choice has unfolded over the...


Chris Cargill
Mar 7, 20242 min read
One of these programs is just like the other
There's a very familiar debate going on at the Idaho state capitol, but consistency doesn't appear to be one of the topics.


Jason Mercier
Mar 2, 20242 min read
Idaho sets a strong example by enhancing charter schools
Idaho's charter school law got even stronger this year when Governor Little signed HB 422 (Accelerated Public Charter School Act) into law.


Chris Cargill
Feb 29, 20243 min read
It’s cruel – and poor policy – to block special needs kids from educational opportunities
The future of the country is eager for change, whether the old-guard education establishment likes it or not.


Chris Cargill
Feb 22, 20242 min read
More than 80% support a Public School Transparency Act
School district budgets can be a maze of numbers and jargon that most citizens cannot easily understand. Even some lawmakers have...


Chris Cargill
Feb 22, 20243 min read
Bringing transparency to the cost of college with a Career Transparency Act
Policymakers may not be able to control all college costs, but they can help inform better career and financial decisions by students.
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