Gov. Walz’s $400 Million Public School Decision
Gov. Tim Walz is facing a consequential decision about whether to have the state of Minnesota opt in to the...
Open Enrollment in Minnesota is Still Not Fully Open
For many families, K-12 open enrollment policies allow students to attend public schools outside of the districts or zones in...
School Choice is the Rare Consensus Policymakers Should Act On
At a time when political polarization dominates nearly every policy debate, educational choice stands out as a surprising area of...
Parent Support Remains High for Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs)
What parent wouldn't be overjoyed with an extra $7,000 or more in the bank account each year? That's the difference...
Test Scores: What About Private Schools?
My posts about achievement levels within Minnesota's public education system always generate a few interesting comments from individuals who want...
How Does the Federal Tax Credit for Scholarship Contributions Work?
DOWNLOAD ONE-PAGER There is cause for celebration! A federal tax credit for contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) was included in...
Third-grade Reading Proficiency has Dropped for the 4th Consecutive Year
Reading proficiently by the end of third grade is not only critical for a child's future educational outcomes but also future career...
What Do Parents Prefer in Education?
Numerous polls (and we write about them often!) show parents overwhelmingly support the growing education market and the policies that help families access these options. Polls also...
States are Announcing They Intend to Opt Into Federal Tax-Credit Scholarship. Will Gov. Walz?
A federal tax-credit scholarship provision will go into effect on January 1, 2027 and eligible K-12 students can then begin...
Majority of Minnesota Students Still Below Grade-Level in Reading And Math
Academic performance on the reading and math Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) is slightly down from last year, and more than...
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