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Your Daily News Clips for March, 30 2021

CER Daily Media Clips for March 30, 2021

Review & Outlook: School Choice Advances in the States

Mar 30, 2021 | Wall Street Journal | school choice | National

The pandemic has been a revelation for many Americans about union control of public schools that refuse to reopen. That awakening is helping to spur some welcome reform progress as several state legislatures are moving to expand school choice.

Biden’s First Big Break With His Allies Is Over School Reopenings

Mar 30, 2021 | New York Intelligencer | federal policy | National

And yet on education, the issue on which most everybody expected Biden to veer left, he has instead swerved right. He has confounded and defied the teachers unions on a crucial policy decision. His choice to prioritize the rapid reopening of schools has surprised and dismayed his friends and his enemies alike.

Opinion: Inequality by Way of Government

Mar 30, 2021 | Wall Street Journal | other education issues | National

Public schools are controlled by teachers unions. Covid proved that. Forget learning; they push students along to graduation rather than teach them the skills to capture life’s opportunities. We know public schools have failed because more than half of new students at community colleges require remedial courses in math, English or both.

A majority of school districts are now open. But not everyone wants to return.

Mar 30, 2021 | New York Times | other education issues | National

Elementary students returned to classrooms in Long Beach, Calif., on Monday and campuses from Los Angeles to Boston prepared for significant expansions of in-person instruction as a majority of the nation’s districts have now begun to reopen school buildings, many of which have been closed for more than a year.

Court Documents Reveal How L.A. Teachers Union Gained Upper Hand in Pandemic Negotiations

Mar 30, 2021 | The 74 | teachers unions | Towns, States, West, California

As the Los Angeles Unified School District prepares to reopen elementary schools for the first time in 13 months, recently released court documents show that while the district pushed for more instructional time for students earlier this year, the union successfully bargained for a reduced teacher workday — and a lot more of what it wanted.

After uncertainty, Kentucky legislature overrides Beshear veto of school choice measure

Mar 30, 2021 | Louisville Courier Journal | school choice | States, South, Kentucky

A controversial school choice measure is now law in Kentucky after lawmakers narrowly overrode Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of a bill he called a “direct attack” on public education.

Canton City Schools begins verifying where parents live

Mar 30, 2021 | The Repository | enrollment | Towns, States, Midwest, Ohio

Canton City Schools has begun verifying whether Canton City parents whose students are enrolled elsewhere still live within the district. Leaders expect the effort to save the district thousands of dollars.

New Jersey Parent Coalitions are Organizing Lawsuits to Reopen School Districts

Mar 30, 2021 | Newsweek | parent power | States, Northeast, New Jersey

She is the second in her state to file in federal court against a school district to reopen full-time, in-person learning. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has recommended all schools return to full-time in-person schedules for the 2021-2022 school year, but at this time, 90 of 811 are still remote, according to statewide data, and the decision is ultimately left to the individual districts.

Colorado lawmakers are creating a fund to raise teacher pay. But they’re not putting any money

Mar 30, 2021 | Colorado Sun | teacher compensation | States, West, Colorado

Think of it like a pressure point for state lawmakers, who no longer will be able to solely blame districts for teacher pay if Senate Bill 172 passes

Students who transfer to virtual charter schools can’t play for the home (school) team

Mar 30, 2021 | Washington Examiner | charter schools | States, Midwest, Wisconsin

On Friday Gov. Tony Evers vetoed Senate Bill 39, which would have allowed virtual charter school students to play sports in their public school districts.

Poll: 63 percent of Latino parents in Providence support charter school expansion

Mar 30, 2021 | Boston Globe | charter schools | Towns, States, Northeast, Rhode Island

In Providence, 63 percent of Latino parents support a proposed expansion of charter schools, while just 10 percent oppose having more charter schools, according to poll results released Monday by the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University.

State board gives charter schools same funding as public schools

Mar 30, 2021 | KRMG | charter schools | States, South, Oklahoma

Local school leaders are flabbergasted after the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted to equalize funding between public schools and charter schools.

School officials: Charter schools unneeded, may divert public funds

Mar 30, 2021 | The Daily Nonpareil | charter schools | Towns, States, Midwest, Iowa

Local school officials say charter schools are not needed and could siphon funds away from public schools.

Opinion/McKee: Moratorium on charter schools makes no sense

Mar 30, 2021 | Providence Journal | charter schools | States, Northeast, Rhode Island

Parents in Pawtucket, Central Falls, Providence and Woonsocket in particular, who know their children will have a better chance in a public charter school, do not deserve to have the door of opportunity slammed in their face by the state.

These higher-income families were all in for Philly schools. Virtual is pushing them to leave

Mar 30, 2021 | WHYY | enrollment | Towns, States, Northeast, Pennsylvania

When the Philadelphia Board of Education devoted its entire March 18 meeting to public comment, it was flooded with children and parents pleading for one thing: open classrooms for all kids, as soon as possible.

Georgia lawmakers approve expansion of special needs school vouchers

Mar 30, 2021 | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | school choice | States, South, Georgia

Georgia lawmakers approved an expansion of the state’s only private school voucher program Monday, when the Senate agreed to give schools a say over which of their students qualify for the program.

Pa. lawmaker wants to tie school district dollars to students’ return to the classroom

Mar 30, 2021 | The Patriot-News | school funding | States, Northeast, Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to make sure all public school and college students have the option of in-person instruction five days a week once fall rolls around, if not sooner.

Some students thrive with virtual learning, plan to stay digital

Mar 30, 2021 | KCEN | online learning | Towns, States, South, Georgia

One year after the pandemic, online learning is here to stay for some students who are thriving with the virtual option.

Education choice groups praise signing of Hope Scholarship education savings account bill

Mar 30, 2021 | News-Journal | school choice | States, South, West Virginia

West Virginia is now the seventh state in the nation to offer an education savings account program. Gov. Jim Justice has signed the Hope Scholarship bill.

California lawmaker proposes program to cover parents’ out-of-pocket remote learning costs

Mar 30, 2021 | The Hill | school funding | States, West, California

A California state assemblyman is proposing a privately funded grant program to help parents who have been forced to pay out-of-pocket expenses to keep up with their children's remote learning.

Where are the students? Peoria Unified searching for answers

Mar 30, 2021 | 12 News KPNX | enrollment | Towns, States, West, Arizona

Peoria Unified reports a drop in enrollment of over 2,000 students compared to last year. Now, district employees are literally knocking on doors to find out why.

Education group KY 120 United to start American Federation of Teachers union chapter

Mar 30, 2021 | Louisville Courier Journal | teachers unions | States, South, Kentucky

Three years ago, Kentucky lawmakers quietly gutted a wastewater bill, replaced its contents with pension reform and zipped it through both chambers in a day.

Rubio touts school choice in visit to Jacksonville charter school

Mar 30, 2021 | News 4 JAX | charter schools | Towns, States, South, Florida

Charter schools have come under fire for receiving public funding but operating with little oversight compared to traditional public schools. The senator said charter schools, such as the newly opened Jacksonville Classical Academy, offer opportunities unavailable elsewhere.

WV governor approves what advocates say is the nation’s broadest nonpublic school vouchers pro

Mar 30, 2021 | The Herald-Dispatch | school choice | States, South, West Virginia

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Saturday signed into law the bill that school-choice advocates say will implement the nation’s broadest nonpublic school vouchers program.

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