/policy-politics/school-choice-charters School Choice & Charters en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:43:45 GMT /policy-politics/families-get-2-more-weeks-to-apply-for-nations-largest-school-choice-program/2026/03 Lawsuits say Texas is discriminating by excluding Islamic schools from the private school choice program. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:43:45 GMT /policy-politics/families-get-2-more-weeks-to-apply-for-nations-largest-school-choice-program/2026/03 /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 /policy-politics/they-said-no-to-the-federal-school-choice-program-now-3-dems-are-reconsidering/2026/03 /policy-politics/the-nations-largest-school-choice-program-excludes-muslim-schools-lawsuit-says/2026/03 The largest state to allow public funds for private schooling faces its first legal challenge. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:38:33 GMT /policy-politics/the-nations-largest-school-choice-program-excludes-muslim-schools-lawsuit-says/2026/03 /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 /federal/private-school-choice-is-growing-what-comes-next/2026/02 /policy-politics/the-legal-fight-over-private-school-choice-who-is-suing-and-why/2026/02 Court battles are underway—or recently wrapped up—for programs in at least nine states. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:32:06 GMT /policy-politics/the-legal-fight-over-private-school-choice-who-is-suing-and-why/2026/02 /policy-politics/opinion-civil-society-is-withering-how-to-help-schools-restore-engagement/2026/02 Can a new wave of initiatives stem the trend of isolation? Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-civil-society-is-withering-how-to-help-schools-restore-engagement/2026/02 /policy-politics/the-federal-choice-program-is-here-will-it-help-public-school-students-too/2026/02 As Democrats decide whether to opt in, some want to see the funds help students in public schools. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:36:49 GMT /policy-politics/the-federal-choice-program-is-here-will-it-help-public-school-students-too/2026/02 /policy-politics/where-private-school-choice-enrollment-and-spending-is-surging/2026/02 States have devoted billions of dollars recently in public funds families can use on private schooling. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:30:20 GMT /policy-politics/where-private-school-choice-enrollment-and-spending-is-surging/2026/02 /policy-politics/federal-program-will-bring-private-school-choice-to-at-least-4-new-states/2026/01 More state decisions on opting into the first federal private school choice program are rolling in. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:46:55 GMT /policy-politics/federal-program-will-bring-private-school-choice-to-at-least-4-new-states/2026/01 /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 /policy-politics/as-school-choice-goes-universal-what-new-research-is-showing/2026/01 /policy-politics/opinion-should-states-mandate-student-testing-for-choice-programs/2025/11 There are pros and cons to forcing state tests on private schools receiving tax dollars. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-should-states-mandate-student-testing-for-choice-programs/2025/11 /policy-politics/opinion-this-place-feels-like-me-why-my-school-district-needed-a-microschool/2025/11 A superintendent writes about adding a small, flexible learning site to his district's traditional schools. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:59:38 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-this-place-feels-like-me-why-my-school-district-needed-a-microschool/2025/11 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-gets-supercharged-in-trumps-2nd-term/2025/10 At the same time, his administration is pledging to dial back the federal role in education. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:20:26 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-gets-supercharged-in-trumps-2nd-term/2025/10 /policy-politics/opinion-what-could-the-new-federal-tuition-tax-credit-mean-for-school-choice/2025/10 Just what this new program will mean for your state is still uncertain. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-could-the-new-federal-tuition-tax-credit-mean-for-school-choice/2025/10 /policy-politics/opinion-how-can-education-savings-accounts-serve-students-with-special-needs/2025/09 The state that pioneered the ESA is overseeing more than 10,000 requests daily from families for education expenses. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-can-education-savings-accounts-serve-students-with-special-needs/2025/09 /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 /policy-politics/opinion-the-biggest-things-people-dont-know-about-school-choice/2025/09 /policy-politics/federal-private-school-choice-which-states-are-opting-in/2025/08 Education Week is tracking state decisions on the first major federal program that directs public funds to private schools. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:38:51 GMT /policy-politics/federal-private-school-choice-which-states-are-opting-in/2025/08 /policy-politics/are-charter-schools-the-right-fit-for-rural-communities/2025/08 Rural charter leaders face challenges growing student enrollment and providing access to services. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:59:10 GMT /policy-politics/are-charter-schools-the-right-fit-for-rural-communities/2025/08 /policy-politics/the-3-states-that-dont-allow-charter-schools-and-why/2025/08 Rural states were historically resistant to charter schools, but that has changed in recent years. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:10:39 GMT /policy-politics/the-3-states-that-dont-allow-charter-schools-and-why/2025/08 /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 /policy-politics/opt-in-or-not-states-weigh-big-decision-on-federal-school-vouchers/2025/08 /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 /policy-politics/federal-private-school-choice-proposal-hits-a-roadblock-will-congress-persist/2025/06 /policy-politics/opinion-the-school-choice-landscape-is-shifting/2025/06 What could two Supreme Court rulings—one recent and one impending—mean for ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog and parents? Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-the-school-choice-landscape-is-shifting/2025/06 /policy-politics/how-school-choice-complicates-district-bond-elections/2025/05 Families who transfer children out of their residential districts may be less likely to vote in bond elections, researchers find. Fri, 30 May 2025 20:32:12 GMT /policy-politics/how-school-choice-complicates-district-bond-elections/2025/05 /policy-politics/what-to-know-about-the-private-school-choice-program-moving-through-congress/2025/05 A new federal program would offer up to $5 billion in tax credits a year to fuel private school attendance nationwide. Thu, 22 May 2025 21:39:10 GMT /policy-politics/what-to-know-about-the-private-school-choice-program-moving-through-congress/2025/05 /policy-politics/the-trump-admin-is-reviving-this-school-choice-option-youve-never-heard-of/2025/05 A little-known provision allows students to transfer out of schools deemed "persistently dangerous." Choice advocates say it's been underused. Wed, 21 May 2025 20:24:32 GMT /policy-politics/the-trump-admin-is-reviving-this-school-choice-option-youve-never-heard-of/2025/05 /policy-politics/another-judge-rules-against-private-school-choice-heres-why/2025/04 Utah's education savings accounts violate the state constitution by giving public funds to schools that exclude students, a judge ruled. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:43:07 GMT /policy-politics/another-judge-rules-against-private-school-choice-heres-why/2025/04 /policy-politics/texas-is-poised-to-create-a-massive-private-school-choice-program/2025/04 The bill’s passage represents a major shift in the state. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:05:31 GMT /policy-politics/texas-is-poised-to-create-a-massive-private-school-choice-program/2025/04 /policy-politics/trump-admin-tells-states-schools-how-to-use-title-i-for-school-choice/2025/03 A letter sent to state education chiefs pointed to two portions of Title I where states and schools can "provide greater flexibility." Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:47:50 GMT /policy-politics/trump-admin-tells-states-schools-how-to-use-title-i-for-school-choice/2025/03 /policy-politics/trumps-order-kicks-off-his-efforts-to-expand-private-school-choice/2025/01 Trump is directing several federal agencies to look into expanding school choice offerings—a push that continues from his first term. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:50:41 GMT /policy-politics/trumps-order-kicks-off-his-efforts-to-expand-private-school-choice/2025/01