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.
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Chris Cargill
- Sep 7
- 3 min
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...
Chris Cargill
- Aug 21
- 2 min
"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...
Chris Cargill
- Aug 10
- 2 min
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.
Chris Cargill
- Aug 4
- 1 min
Ahead of new school year, how is the public viewing education?
Call it the state of education in the United States.
Chris Cargill
- Jul 19
- 3 min
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...
Chris Cargill
- Jun 29
- 3 min
What the latest data tells us about education choice
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)As lawmakers in various states continue to debate several ideas for expanding education choice options for families, cumulative research...
Chris Cargill
- Jun 23
- 2 min
"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...
Jason Mercier
- Jun 19
- 3 min
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.
Chris Cargill
- Jun 13
- 2 min
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.
Chris Cargill
- May 22
- 1 min
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.
Chris Cargill
- May 17
- 1 min
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.
Chris Cargill
- May 2
- 1 min
Charter schools have a future in Montana
It appears Montana will soon join 45 other states in permitting public charter schools.
Chris Cargill
- May 1
- 1 min
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.
Chris Cargill
- Apr 26
- 1 min
Ed choice breakthrough in Montana - ESA's for special needs children
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)The Montana Senate today signed off on a bill to provide Education Savings Accounts for special needs children. The vote was 26-24.
Chris Cargill
- Apr 19
- 1 min
Education choice opponents use same old arguments to fight Montana special needs bill
The Montana Senate is now considering a bill that would offer special needs children access to ESA worth roughly$6,816.
Chris Cargill
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Idaho's K-12 state allocation is up 106% in past decade
Ten years ago, Idaho was spending $1.3 billion. Over the past decade, K-12 state spending has ballooned 106.2%.
Chris Cargill
- Apr 10
- 1 min
Education savings accounts for special needs children moving in Montana
The Montana House has approved a bill that would offer special needs children access to Education Savings Accounts worth roughly $6,816....
Chris Cargill
- Apr 3
- 3 min
Idaho needs a major reset on education choice conversation
The 2023 Idaho legislative session is ready to adjourn with barely any movement on advancing education choice options for families. While...
Chris Cargill
- Mar 23
- 1 min
Financial literacy requirements coming to Idaho high schools
It just makes sense... or is it cents? Idaho's legislature has passed - and Governor Brad Little has signed - House Bill 92, which...
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