CER Daily Media Clips

CER Daily Media Clips for June 21, 2022

GOP Proposes Federal School Voucher Program

Jun 21, 2022 |Forbes | private schools, school choice, tax credits, vouchers | National

The proposal proposes the type of education voucher called a tax credit scholarship. In such a system, a corporation or individual makes a donation to a scholarship granting organization, which in turn offers vouchers to students to attend select private schools.

School’s Out for Summer and Many Teachers Are Calling It Quits

Jun 21, 2022 |Wall Street Journal | public schools, teachers, virtual learning | National

Some 300,000 public-school teachers and other staff left the field between February 2020 and May 2022, a nearly 3% drop in that workforce, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Worn down by the challenges of teaching through the past few years, more educators say they are considering doing the same.

Harris Poll: Education Political Driver for Parents Ahead of Midterm Elections

Jun 21, 2022 |The 74 | charter schools, elections, enrollment | National

A survey of more than 5,000 parents released today found education ranks high among their concerns ahead of the critical midterm elections — and that 82% would vote for someone outside their party if the candidate’s education agenda matched their own.

College enrollment drops 1.4M students, threatening long-term stability of higher education

Jun 21, 2022 |Washington Examiner | enrollment, higher education, school funding | National

New concerns are being raised about the long-term outlook of higher education as enrollment numbers continue to decline and coronavirus relief funds run out.

K-12 Dealmaking: Microschool Company Raises $20M; IXL Acquires Curiosity Media

Jun 21, 2022 |EdWeek Market Brief | school funding, school innovation, virtual learning | National, States, Northeast, New Jersey, West, Arizona

A company that offers small-group “microschools,” Prenda, raised $20 million aimed at helping grow its network in additional states, the company announced.

From Zero Sum to Positive Sum

Jun 21, 2022 |Education Next | achievement, teachers | National

In the current system, some students succeed at the expense of others. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Epic Charter Schools creating dual-language immersion academy

Jun 21, 2022 |The Oklahoman | charter schools, curriculum | States, South, Oklahoma

An Epic Charter Schools site is on the cusp of becoming Oklahoma City’s new dual-language immersion school, promising an academic career in English and Spanish from early childhood to high school.

Students Can’t Afford Ignoring Charter School Progress (Opinion)

Jun 21, 2022 |Inside Sources | achievement, charter schools | States, Midwest, Indiana

Proposed updates to the Charter School Program that could severely limit the growth of high-quality charter schools go against a growing body of research that proves charter schools are leading students to superior academic gains.

NY charter schools sue U.S. Department of Education for refusing to pay federal grant funds

Jun 21, 2022 |Bronx Times | charter schools, school funding | States, Northeast, New York

A group of New York charter schools filed a federal lawsuit this month against the U.S. Department of Education for allegedly sweeping away nearly $1 million in promised Charter School Programs funding.

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