The Blog at MSPC

A well-rounded education is about more than just test scores. Schooling has a critical role to play in nurturing an informed, tolerant and d

On the one hand, policymakers, activists, school leaders and even those running for office say they are in favor of education choice. On the

States cannot fall back on their Blaine Amendments to justify prohibitions on public funding of schools solely due to their religion.

Studies continue to show that public charter schools are making a positive difference in students' lives.

A crowd of nearly 600 packed the Coeur d'Alene Resort Friday night for MSPC's 2024 Spring Dinner, hearing from keynote speaker Kayleigh...

There were several exciting reforms advanced, a few disappointing roadblocks hit, and a couple of head-scratching moments.

Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California are now the only states in the West not providing these options for families.

It appears Idaho legislators will adjourn their legislative session unable to pass any expansion in education choice options for...

Understanding school district budgets could become easier thanks to a bill introduced in the Idaho House Education Committee.

The evidence of success was there. The testimonies were heartbreaking. The parents traveled from across the state. But in the end, it didn’t

Many Idaho legislators come from rural communities that are home to many farms. As the debate over education choice has unfolded over the...

There's a very familiar debate going on at the Idaho state capitol, but consistency doesn't appear to be one of the topics.

Idaho's charter school law got even stronger this year when Governor Little signed HB 422 (Accelerated Public Charter School Act) into law.

The future of the country is eager for change, whether the old-guard education establishment likes it or not.

School district budgets can be a maze of numbers and jargon that most citizens cannot easily understand. Even some lawmakers have...

Policymakers may not be able to control all college costs, but they can help inform better career and financial decisions by students.

The state of Idaho has followed a national trend in increasing the amount of state funding going to K-12 public schools. In fact, over...

Wyoming lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would bring additional education choice options to the Cowboy State. HB 0166 is a...

A major new tax relief and school facilities funding bill has been proposed in Idaho.

The future of the country is eager for change, whether the education establishment likes it or not.