https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/vouchers Vouchers en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/they-said-no-to-the-federal-school-choice-program-now-3-dems-are-reconsidering/2026/03 Advocacy to get Democratic states to participate has ramped up both locally and nationally. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/they-said-no-to-the-federal-school-choice-program-now-3-dems-are-reconsidering/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/federal/private-school-choice-is-growing-what-comes-next/2026/02 States are investing billions of dollars in public funds for families to use on private schooling. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:55:30 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/federal/private-school-choice-is-growing-what-comes-next/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-school-choice-goes-universal-what-new-research-is-showing/2026/01 New analyses shed light on the students using state funds for private school and the schools they attend. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:38:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-school-choice-goes-universal-what-new-research-is-showing/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-the-biggest-things-people-dont-know-about-school-choice/2025/09 The school choice debate is rife with urban myths and dubious claims. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-the-biggest-things-people-dont-know-about-school-choice/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-funding-for-schools-is-a-mess-this-year-too-heres-why/2025/08 The Trump administration's school funding disruptions have drawn significant attention, but schools are challenged by state budgets, too. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:56:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/state-funding-for-schools-is-a-mess-this-year-too-heres-why/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-school-choice-which-states-are-opting-in/2025/08 Education Week is tracking state decisions on the first federal tax-credit scholarship. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:38:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-school-choice-which-states-are-opting-in/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-americans-really-think-of-public-schools/2025/08 Americans continue to give a higher grade to their local schools than to the nation's education system as a whole, a new poll finds. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-americans-really-think-of-public-schools/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opt-in-or-not-states-weigh-big-decision-on-federal-school-vouchers/2025/08 A new federal program provides tax credits for donations to groups that provide private-school scholarships. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:54:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opt-in-or-not-states-weigh-big-decision-on-federal-school-vouchers/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-senate-passed-a-federal-voucher-program-whats-in-it/2025/07 The measure would create a national program funding private school tuition through tax credits, though states would have to opt in. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:56:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-senate-passed-a-federal-voucher-program-whats-in-it/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-private-school-choice-proposal-hits-a-roadblock-will-congress-persist/2025/06 Including tax-credit scholarships in Trump's tax cut package violates Senate rules. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:12:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-private-school-choice-proposal-hits-a-roadblock-will-congress-persist/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-the-school-choice-landscape-is-shifting/2025/06 What could two Supreme Court rulings—one recent and one impending—mean for educators and parents? Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-the-school-choice-landscape-is-shifting/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-school-choice-indoctrination-how-trump-took-on-schools-in-week-2/2025/01 It was a week in which the newly inaugurated president began wholeheartedly to act on his agenda for schools. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:44:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/title-ix-school-choice-indoctrination-how-trump-took-on-schools-in-week-2/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-in-trumps-new-executive-orders-on-indoctrination-and-school-choice/2025/01 The White House has no authority over curriculum, and no ability to unilaterally pull back federal dollars, but Trump is toeing the line. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:45:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-in-trumps-new-executive-orders-on-indoctrination-and-school-choice/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-will-keep-expanding-in-2025-heres-where-and-how/2025/01 The conditions are ripe in at least a dozen states for proposals to invest public dollars in private educational options for families. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:38:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-will-keep-expanding-in-2025-heres-where-and-how/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-what-the-research-says/2024/10 Private school choice programs are proliferating as debates continue about their effects on low-income students and public schools. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:59:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-what-the-research-says/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 Three states will ask voters to weigh in on private school choice, and another state could pave the way for more funding for choice. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:35:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-private-school-choice-complicates-public-school-budgets/2024/09 Districts are seeing higher costs and fuzzier enrollment projections as more states give parents public funds for private education. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:28:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-private-school-choice-complicates-public-school-budgets/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-what-is-the-state-of-school-choice/2024/08 A leading authority on school choice describes recent legislative trends and new research findings. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-what-is-the-state-of-school-choice/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/why-jay-z-is-a-key-figure-in-the-school-voucher-debate/2024/06 Jay-Z's backing of school vouchers in Pennsylvania has public education advocates worried it will divert funds. Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:00:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/why-jay-z-is-a-key-figure-in-the-school-voucher-debate/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-a-video-explainer/2024/05 We're tracking the proliferation of school choice policies around the country. Here's how to get up to speed. Fri, 31 May 2024 17:50:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-a-video-explainer/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-continues-to-spread-3-things-to-know/2024/05 New research shows private schools increase tuition when states send public funds for parents to spend on private education. Thu, 23 May 2024 20:31:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-continues-to-spread-3-things-to-know/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-does-school-choice-work/2024/05 Ultimately, the “how” of educational choice may matter more than the “what.” Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-does-school-choice-work/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/advocacy-or-electioneering-education-leaders-walk-fine-line-in-school-voucher-debate/2024/03 Texas is cracking down on district leaders' allegedly political speech—in what others see as a pretext for quashing anti-voucher sentiment. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:30:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/advocacy-or-electioneering-education-leaders-walk-fine-line-in-school-voucher-debate/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-have-private-school-choice/2024/01 Education savings accounts, vouchers, and tax-credit scholarships are growing. This tracker keeps tabs on them so you don't have to. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:49:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-have-private-school-choice/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 Calls are growing for more scrutiny over where state funds for private school choice go and how students are faring in the classroom. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:37:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-faces-new-challenges-as-state-lawsuits-pile-up/2023/11 The lawsuits target new, broader state programs that allow parents to use public money for private school expenses. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:47:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-faces-new-challenges-as-state-lawsuits-pile-up/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/families-lament-public-school-advocates-celebrate-end-of-controversial-scholarship-tax-credit/2023/11 The Illinois program prompted fierce debate over the merits of what some equate to a politically volatile school choice voucher program. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:27:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/families-lament-public-school-advocates-celebrate-end-of-controversial-scholarship-tax-credit/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/most-students-getting-new-school-choice-funds-arent-ditching-public-schools/2023/10 Data from several states show most voucher and education savings account recipients aren't leaving public schools for private alternatives. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:19:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/most-students-getting-new-school-choice-funds-arent-ditching-public-schools/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-funding-debates-are-raging-in-states-with-districts-caught-in-the-middle/2023/07 School choice, historically inequitable funding, political partisanship, and funding predictability are among the issues at stake. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:58:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/school-funding-debates-are-raging-in-states-with-districts-caught-in-the-middle/2023/07