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The Blog at MSPC
The success of education choice marches on
As the success of education choice expansion becomes more clear, additional states are stepping up to offer families more options. Joined...
Nov 30, 20233 min read
Education choice advances in Wyoming
Students in Wyoming could be a small step closer to having more education options. The state's Joint Education Committee has approved...
Nov 20, 20232 min read
This young mom & lawmaker led the fight for ed choice in Utah - now she has advice for other states
Utah State Representative Candice Pierucci first took her seat in the Utah Legislature in 2019 - when she was just 27 years old. Four...
Nov 6, 20234 min read
Use these policy treats to ward off scary tricksters
These policy treats will be more effective than full-sized candy bars (and cheaper too).
Oct 30, 20231 min read
The troubling education data - and the overwhelming support for change
It's difficult to find much good news about the direction of K-12 public education.
Oct 19, 20232 min read
MSPC partners with The Woman Panel for a free market success
Women gathered in Spokane this week to learn about the free market’s power to improve lives. More than 100 guests attended The Woman...
Sep 29, 20234 min read
Wyoming Department of Education releases K-12 test scores
Providing parents and students with more school choice options is the next test Wyoming policymakers need to pass.
Sep 8, 20232 min read
Montana charter school ruling - four things to know
A Montana District Court judge has temporarily blocked parts of a law passed by the state legislature to create a system of public...
Sep 7, 20233 min read
"Education is underfunded" - the song and dance that doesn't end
As a new school year begins, don't forget to check the back to school list. Also, get to know your child's teachers and slow down in...
Aug 21, 20232 min read
As Wyoming advances education choice, it’s important to use accurate terms
It's important to point out that Education Savings Accounts are not "vouchers." It's inaccurate and misleading to interchange the terms.
Aug 10, 20232 min read
Ahead of new school year, how is the public viewing education?
Call it the state of education in the United States.
Aug 4, 20231 min read
Why the NEA's federal charter needs to be updated
This week, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald of Wisconsin is expected to introduce the "STUDENT" act - a measure that seeks to reform the...
Jul 19, 20233 min read
What the latest data tells us about education choice
As lawmakers in various states continue to debate several ideas for expanding education choice options for families, cumulative research...
Jun 29, 20233 min read
"Alarming" assessment data shows biggest declines ever recorded for 13-year-olds
The latest National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) data for the 2022-23 school year show continuing impacts of the COVID...
Jun 23, 20232 min read
Is it time to modernize Idaho’s school funding model?
Schools may be on summer break but the education funding debate in Idaho continues to heat up.
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Newest CREDO research proves public charter schools improve student outcomes
The latest CREDO study shows increases in outcomes for just about every student category in nearly all states.
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Montana special needs families now have more choices for education
Governor Greg Gianforte has signed a bill that creates Education Savings Accounts for special needs children in Montana.
May 22, 20231 min read
Examining Idaho spending on higher ed & student population trends
Higher education is getting more expensive, and both taxpayers and students being saddled with the cost.
May 17, 20231 min read
Charter schools have a future in Montana
It appears Montana will soon join 45 other states in permitting public charter schools.
May 2, 20231 min read
Foreign policy, education and elections - our conversation with U.S. Senator Jim Risch
Idaho Senator Jim Risch joined us at our inaugural Spring Dinner in Coeur d'Alene last week.
May 1, 20231 min read
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