It’s one thing for the redefinED team to be excited about our upcoming transition to reimaginED, a more robust version of the policy and public affairs blog sponsored for the past decade by Step Up For Students. Turns out our education choice partners in the national arena are excited, too.[Read More…]
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Video: Dispelling myths about those terrible, horrible, no good private schools!
There’s no end to the doozies perpetuated by some folks who don’t like education choice. In Florida, there’s even a whole category of doozies devoted to smearing private schools. This year’s debate over HB 7045 was full of them. Some of these myths have been around for years, but somehow,[Read More…]
Sinking a stake in ‘vampire’ myths about education choice
For centuries, the vampire has haunted folklore across cultures. Because these bloodsuckers “become what we fear most at any given time,” it’s not surprising that opponents of education choice see private school vouchers in a similar, uh, vein – draining money from public schools just as a vampire sucks the[Read More…]
Education choice advocates discuss equity for children of color
Step Up For Students’ Keith Jacobs made a recent guest appearance on The Soul Purpose Show, a podcast with the goal of educating, enlightening and empowering listeners through engaging and thoughtful conversation on topics including education, relationships and pop culture. The episode, which aired June 20, was one in a[Read More…]
One family, two generations of education choice
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Alicia Davis needed a fresh start after a storm of challenges – including being a teen mom – overwhelmed her in high school. Kaitlin Davis needed a safe place after kids in her assigned middle school tormented her over her sexual identity. They are adults now, happy,[Read More…]
Look what can sprout when school districts embrace education choice
MIAMI – Christopher Bermudez likes plants. Like, really likes plants. The thought of reviving a droopy sprig of mizuna inspired the 17-year-old to riff: “When you kind of have faith in the plants, and you keep taking care of it, and you see it spring back up to life, that’s[Read More…]