Tennessee: A task force appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam leaves no doubt that a private school voucher program is under serious consideration (Memphis Commercial Appeal). More here and here.
Florida: Teachers unions, school boards and media outlets are distorting the aim of a proposed constitutional amendment, claiming it’s about private school vouchers (redefinED). A charter school task force appointed by the state Legislature considers a proposal to allow local school districts to levy additional property taxes for charter school capital costs (Orlando Sentinel). The Palm Beach County school district – one of Florida’s biggest – is beginning its public school choice application process for next year’s seats this week (Palm Beach Post.)
Georgia: The NAACP, Southern Christian Leadership Conference and other civil rights groups are part of a coalition opposed to a charter school amendment on the November ballot. (Associated Press)
Louisiana: Private schools say their experience with the new voucher program has so far been good. (dailycomet.com)
Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Corbett and Republican lawmakers want to address funding inequities for charter schools. (Harrisburg Patriot-News)
New York: A study finds charter schools are undermining enrollment at Catholic schools (Albany Times Union). Charter school applicants come under fire at a public hearing. (Utica Observer Dispatch)
New Hampshire: A moratorium on new charter schools is likely to be lifted this year. (New Hampshire Public Radio)
Washington: The teachers unions are focused more on the governor’s race than the charter school ballot initiative. (Seattle Times)
California: The award-winning American Indian Public Charter School must quickly remedy financial and oversight problems or risk being shut down. (Oakland Tribune)
Texas: Teacher turnover is higher at charter schools than at traditional public schools, according to a newspaper analysis. (San Antonio Express-News)
