Wyoming Department of Education releases K-12 test scores
Providing parents and students with more school choice options is the next test Wyoming policymakers need to pass.
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Chris Cargill
Sep 7, 20233 min read
Montana charter school ruling - four things to know
A Montana District Court judge has temporarily blocked parts of a law passed by the state legislature to create a system of public...
Chris Cargill
Aug 21, 20232 min read
"Education is underfunded" - the song and dance that doesn't end
As a new school year begins, don't forget to check the back to school list. Also, get to know your child's teachers and slow down in...
Chris Cargill
Aug 10, 20232 min read
As Wyoming advances education choice, it’s important to use accurate terms
It's important to point out that Education Savings Accounts are not "vouchers." It's inaccurate and misleading to interchange the terms.
Chris Cargill
Aug 4, 20231 min read
Ahead of new school year, how is the public viewing education?
Call it the state of education in the United States.
Chris Cargill
Jul 19, 20233 min read
Why the NEA's federal charter needs to be updated
This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald of Wisconsin is expected to introduce the "STUDENT" act - a measure that seeks to reform the...
Chris Cargill
Jun 29, 20233 min read
What the latest data tells us about education choice
As lawmakers in various states continue to debate several ideas for expanding education choice options for families, cumulative research...
Chris Cargill
Jun 23, 20232 min read
"Alarming" assessment data shows biggest declines ever recorded for 13-year-olds
The latest National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) data for the 2022-23 school year show continuing impacts of the COVID...
Jason Mercier
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Is it time to modernize Idaho’s school funding model?
Schools may be on summer break but the education funding debate in Idaho continues to heat up.
Chris Cargill
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Newest CREDO research proves public charter schools improve student outcomes
The latest CREDO study shows increases in outcomes for just about every student category in nearly all states.
Chris Cargill
May 22, 20231 min read
Montana special needs families now have more choices for education
Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a bill that creates Education Savings Accounts for special needs children in Montana.
Chris Cargill
May 17, 20231 min read
Examining Idaho spending on higher ed & student population trends
Higher education is getting more expensive, and both taxpayers and students being saddled with the cost.
Chris Cargill
May 2, 20231 min read
Charter schools have a future in Montana
It appears Montana will soon join 45 other states in permitting public charter schools.
Chris Cargill
May 1, 20231 min read
Foreign policy, education and elections - our conversation with U.S. Senator Jim Risch
Idaho Senator Jim Risch joined us at our inaugural Spring Dinner in Coeur d'Alene last week.
Chris Cargill
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Ed choice breakthrough in Montana - ESA's for special needs children
The Montana Senate today signed off on a bill to provide Education Savings Accounts for special needs children. The vote was 26-24.
Chris Cargill
Apr 19, 20231 min read
Education choice opponents use same old arguments to fight Montana special needs bill
The Montana Senate is now considering a bill that would offer special needs children access to ESA worth roughly$6,816.
Chris Cargill
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Idaho's K-12 state allocation is up 106% in past decade
Ten years ago, Idaho was spending $1.3 billion. Over the past decade, K-12 state spending has ballooned 106.2%.
Chris Cargill
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Education savings accounts for special needs children moving in Montana
The Montana House has approved a bill that would offer special needs children access to Education Savings Accounts worth roughly $6,816....
Chris Cargill
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Idaho needs a major reset on education choice conversation
The 2023 Idaho legislative session is ready to adjourn with barely any movement on advancing education choice options for families. While...
Chris Cargill
Mar 23, 20231 min read
Financial literacy requirements coming to Idaho high schools
It just makes sense... or is it cents? Idaho's legislature has passed - and Governor Brad Little has signed - House Bill 92, which...
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