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The Blog at MSPC
Vouchers, ducks and the need to be honest
Opponents of parental choice in education are reviving their favorite scare tactic: the "voucher" boogeyman.
Aug 20, 20252 min read
Every school, public or private, should have to prove its worth
Idaho’s new school choice program is turning up the heat. That’s great news — because every school, public or private, should have to prove its worth.
Aug 15, 20252 min read
MSPC launches the Bill & Milly Kay Baldwin Center for Education
Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) is proud to announce the official launch of the Bill & Milly Kay Baldwin Center for Education, a new research and advocacy hub focused on expanding educational opportunity and defending student-centered policy reforms throughout the Mountain West.
Jul 23, 20252 min read
Important details released for Idaho's new education choice tax credit
The full implementation of HB 93 (school choice tax credit) is moving forward, and families are invited to register for an online webinar on August 19 or an in-person seminar in Boise on August 26 to learn more about how to apply for the tax credit.
Jul 8, 20252 min read
Court should uphold Education Savings Accounts in Wyoming
The Wyoming Education Association’s (WEA) lawsuit against school-choice legislation reveals its hostility to children, families and education freedom.
Jun 23, 20253 min read
The legal cases that prove education choice is constitutional
Fearing expensive legal battles, policymakers who may be on the fence often err on the side of caution and vote against measures to expand c
Jul 19, 20245 min read
Big win for families: Montana judge rejects attempt to stop implementation of ESA’s
An attempt by a coalition of teachers unions and public school activists to block implementation of Education Savings Accounts in Montana ha
Jul 11, 20242 min read
Congress could expand education choice options too
Thirty-three states now have some type of school choice law on the books to empower families with limited to middle-class incomes to access
Jun 24, 20243 min read
School districts, budget cuts, and expectations of funding
Declining school enrollment and budget constraints require policymakers to fundamentally rethink their approach to education - and that can
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Data shows private schools improve civic education, political tolerance
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
May 17, 20242 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
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
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
Ed choice breakthrough in Montana - ESA's for special needs children
The Montana Senate today signed off on a bill to provide Education Savings Accounts for special needs children. The vote was 26-24.
Apr 26, 20231 min read
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