Education economics

Report Uses Weak Data and Methods to Promote School Choice

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Education, Articles, Education economics, Alternative education, Human activities, Competition, Education policy, School choice, Homeschooling, School voucher

The report ranks states based on their expansion of market-oriented school policies such as vouchers, charters, homeschooling, and inter-district choice.

Key Points: 
  • The report ranks states based on their expansion of market-oriented school policies such as vouchers, charters, homeschooling, and inter-district choice.
  • While repeatedly stating that their data and methods "cannot establish conclusively whether education freedom caused those changes," the authors also repeatedly trumpet the association teased out by their model and urge policymakers to embrace school choice policies.
  • They also explain that the report, by ignoring relevant peer-reviewed research that has found negative consequences of school choice reforms, does not engage meaningfully with the larger body of research.
  • Instead, the report uses such findings to buttress its concluding claim that a package of school choice reforms is desirable and beneficial.

Private-school vouchers boost college going, but not for students in greatest need

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Articles, Education, Education economics, Human activities, Alternative education, Fiscal policy, School voucher, Independent school, Racial achievement gap in the United States

b'Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For moderately disadvantaged students, using a voucher to attend a private school increases college-enrollment rates and four-year degree attainment.

Key Points: 
  • b'Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For moderately disadvantaged students, using a voucher to attend a private school increases college-enrollment rates and four-year degree attainment.
  • They compare college enrollment and degree attainment between disadvantaged African American and Hispanic American students who were offered a voucher and those who were not.
  • But a voucher offer has no significant effects for the most disadvantaged minority students, those from the lowest-income households or whose mothers have no post-high-school education.\nVoucher use has positive effects for moderately disadvantaged students.
  • Using a voucher to attend a private elementary school increases college enrollment by up to 30 percent and four-year degree attainment increases by nearly 70 percent.

Climate and Community Investment Act would provide $1,000 tax credit to low-income and moderate-income New Yorkers

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Articles, Education, Energy economics, Federal assistance in the United States, Education economics, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Rebate, School voucher, Tax refund

b'ALBANY, N.Y., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The newly proposed Climate and Community Investment Act (S4264-A/A6967) would provide hundreds of dollars in direct and immediate energy rebates for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers, advocates say.

Key Points: 
  • b'ALBANY, N.Y., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The newly proposed Climate and Community Investment Act (S4264-A/A6967) would provide hundreds of dollars in direct and immediate energy rebates for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers, advocates say.
  • The bill, which would generate $10-$15 billion in yearly revenue, requires that one-third of the funds be returned directly to low-and moderate-income New Yorkers in the form of tax rebates, LIHEAP credits, or transit vouchers.\nEconomic modeling shows that middle and low-income New Yorkers outside of NYC would receive a yearly rebate of $1,156.
  • Any New Yorker who does not file taxes, but still qualifies based on income, would be able to fill out a simple online form to receive their funds.\nRebates will be available as direct cash payments, tax credits, utility assistance, or transit vouchers.
  • The latter two methods do not constitute income for the purpose of means-tested government assistance programs and would thus have no impact on a person\'s ability to receive federal government benefits such as SNAP.

Meal Vouchers and Employee Benefit Solutions Market to grow by $ 14.64 bn in 2021 | Industry Analysis, Market Trends, Growth, Opportunities, and Forecast 2025 | 17000+ Technavio Reports

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Articles, Payment systems, Education economics, Meal voucher, School voucher, Voucher

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Key Points: 
  • b'To learn more about the global trends impacting the future of market research, download a free sample: https://www.technavio.com/talk-to-us?report=IRTNTR43013\nMeal Vouchers and Employee Benefit Solutions Market 2021-2025: Scope\nTechnavio presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources.
  • The meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions market report covers the following areas:\nThis study identifies thegrowing employment rates as one of the prime reasons driving the meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions marketgrowth during the next few years.\nRegister for a free trial today and gain instant access to 17,000+ market research reports.\nMeal Vouchers and Employee Benefit Solutions Market 2021-2025: Key Highlights\nThe growth of the meal vouchers and employee benefit solutions marketacross Europe, South America, APAC, North America, and MEA\n'

TOMORROW: Free Drive-In Screenings of "Miss Virginia" to Celebrate Education, K-12 School Choice

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Articles, Education economics, National School Choice Week, School choice, Choice

PHOENIX, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Families are invited to buckle up for a weekend drive-in movie night celebrating National School Choice Week.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Families are invited to buckle up for a weekend drive-in movie night celebrating National School Choice Week.
  • National School Choice Week shines a spotlight on effective K-12 education options for children.
  • Every January, participants plan tens of thousands of events and activities such as school fairs, open houses, and student showcases to raise awareness about school choice across all 50 states.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

Iowans Prep for Virtual Celebration as Governor Reynolds Proclaims Jan. 24-Jan. 30 "Iowa School Choice Week"

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Articles, Education, Alternative education, Education economics, National School Choice Week, School choice, Magnet school, Homeschooling, Charter School, Independent school, State school

Nationwide, traditional public schools, public magnet schools, public charter schools, private schools, online schools, and homeschoolers will be participating in School Choice Week.

Key Points: 
  • Nationwide, traditional public schools, public magnet schools, public charter schools, private schools, online schools, and homeschoolers will be participating in School Choice Week.
  • Reynolds is the 24th governor to issue a proclamation for National School Choice Week 2021, with more expected to join in the next few days.
  • Reynolds' recognition of the Week," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

National School Choice Week Adds "Schools Near Me" Tool, Enabling Families To Learn About and Search Options in One Place

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Articles, Education, Alternative education, Education economics, Homeschooling, Lifestyles, Philosophy of education, School choice, National School Choice Week, Educational technology, Learning environment, School

By nature, the tool focuses on physical, in-person learning locations, but National School Choice Week also offers families comprehensive guides to free online schools and homeschooling options.

Key Points: 
  • By nature, the tool focuses on physical, in-person learning locations, but National School Choice Week also offers families comprehensive guides to free online schools and homeschooling options.
  • Families can access full school profiles directly from the tool on Public School Review and Private School Review .
  • National School Choice Week is a not-for-profit effort that focuses equally on traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home education options.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

Free Drive-In Screenings of "Mary Poppins Returns" and "Miss Virginia" to Celebrate Education, K-12 School Choice

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Friday, January 22, 2021
Regions of the United States, National School Choice Week, Education economics, Geography of the United States, School choice, Virginia, United States

PHOENIX, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Families are invited to buckle up for a weekend drive-in movie night celebrating National School Choice Week.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Families are invited to buckle up for a weekend drive-in movie night celebrating National School Choice Week.
  • "Miss Virginia" shares the true story of a mom who changed American education to find the best school fit for her son.
  • Before the films, participants will hear special messages from Virginia Walden Ford, whose life inspired the film, as well as from National School Choice Week President Andrew Campanella.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

Virtual School Fair to Help Families Explore School Options, Celebrate School Choice Week

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Friday, January 22, 2021
Articles, Education economics, National School Choice Week, School choice, Toledo, Ohio, Choice

TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund will be hosting a Virtual K-8 School Choice Fair to help families in the region learn about their school options.

Key Points: 
  • TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund will be hosting a Virtual K-8 School Choice Fair to help families in the region learn about their school options.
  • "The Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund is excited to present its annual school choice school fair virtually during National School Choice Week and bring those choices to parents in the comfort of their homes."
  • National School Choice Week shines a spotlight on effective K-12 education options for children.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

Institute for Justice to Bring Families a Virtual School Choice Week Celebration

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Friday, January 22, 2021
Education economics, National School Choice Week, School choice, Geography of Florida, Celebration, Florida, Florida, Human activities

Opportunity Scholarship Program families, offering hundreds of families an "OSP Student Celebration," providing treats and supplies that they can safely receive at a pick-up location and open during a Zoom celebration this National School Choice Week.

Key Points: 
  • Opportunity Scholarship Program families, offering hundreds of families an "OSP Student Celebration," providing treats and supplies that they can safely receive at a pick-up location and open during a Zoom celebration this National School Choice Week.
  • Families will be invited to open their supplies with other families across the District during an online Zoom celebration that will feature family-friendly entertainment, raffles, school choice information, and more.
  • This activity is planned to coincide with the history-making celebration of National School Choice Week 2021, which will feature more than 33,000 celebrations across all 50 states.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.