ALGOP agenda prioritizes school choice, fighting “woke agenda”
The Alabama Republican Party on Thursday released a list of legislative priorities ahead of the 2024 legislative session. Priorities include enacting legislation to provide “universal school choice,” a major focus ahead of the session, and “challenging the agenda of woke socialism.” “It is critical that Alabama passes legislation that helps families struggling with the cost […]
School choice gives students opportunity for brighter future
For 40 years, I have been involved in education as a teacher, coach, and mentor. I have watched the school choice movement grow and change the lives of many students. In recent weeks, I am proud to have realized that: National School Choice Week in senate chamberhost a Symposium Together with parents from all over […]
Applications For School Choice Scholarships Skyrocketed In 2023-2024 Academic Year, Nonprofit Says
The Colorado-based nonprofit, which provides school choice scholarships to low-income families in kindergarten through high school, has seen a surge in applications for the 2023-2024 school year. ACE Scholarships, a school choice nonprofit that provides scholarships to K-12 students, will award a record 14,090 scholarships to K-12 children nationwide in the 2023-2024 school year. announced. […]
Ainsworth on school choice: ‘I think we’re going to have to phase it in’
As Republican leaders across Alabama continue to push for School Choice Week, there is still debate over what actual legislation on the topic will look like in the next legislative session. Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is one of the biggest proponents of expanding choice for Alabama parents through Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). He also acknowledged […]
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School Choice Week: Alabama leaders promise to ‘continue the fight’
Political leaders across the state are using the opportunity to push for greater educational freedoms this year. National School Choice Week. “In this coming legislative session, we will put power back in the hands of parents so they can choose the educational path that best supports their child's development,” said Governor Kay Ivey. We are […]
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7. Talk about the NCAA's “name, image and likeness” (NIL) issue that forced coach Nick Saban to retire may be exaggerated, according to former Alabama head coach. himself. But fans are very serious about playing in that world. There are currently messages on message boards telling people to stop tithing to church and start giving […]
Ivey joins school choice rally at State Capitol
Gov. Kay Ivey joined students at the state Capitol Monday morning to reiterate her focus on school choice. Ivey has previously expressed support for legislation to create education savings accounts, and said Monday it would be a top priority. “Providing a solid educational foundation for all children, regardless of their zip code, is critical to […]
Katie Britt as Trump’s top VP choice? Listen to the pundits
Over the weekend, the political chatterbox entered a new phase of speculation. With former President Donald Trump seemingly poised to secure the Republican presidential nomination, the focus of many political commentators has shifted to the highly anticipated “Veep Stakes.” Amid this whirlwind of theories, a new name has emerged as perhaps the frontrunner for President […]
Stop falling for the “school choice” scam
Recently, at a state Legislature meeting, state leaders made a number of decisions without first checking whether private companies had the necessary experience or requiring companies to meet standards or conditions. He has indicated that he intends to allow private companies to manage billion-dollar management projects. Take all possible measures to monitor the company's progress. […]
