Education economics

THIS MONTH: Maryland Families, Educators Find the Positive in Education by Celebrating School Choice Week

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Friday, January 15, 2021
Articles, Education economics, National School Choice Week, School choice, Larry Hogan, Choice

Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.

Key Points: 
  • Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.
  • Governor Lawrence Hogan, Jr. issued an official proclamation recognizing Jan. 24-30 as Maryland School Choice Week.
  • "This National School Choice Week is a time to set aside politics and talk about education partnerships," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.
  • National School Choice Week shines a spotlight on effective education options for children and is the world's largest celebration of opportunity in K-12 education.

THIS MONTH: Adaptability, Resilience on Display as New Hampshire Families, Educators Celebrate School Choice Week Safely

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Friday, January 15, 2021
Articles, Education economics, National School Choice Week, Chris Sununu, School choice, Sununu, Educational technology, Choice

Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.

Key Points: 
  • Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.
  • Governor Chris Sununu has issued an official proclamation recognizing Jan. 24-30 as Vermont School Choice Week.
  • "School Choice Week encourages New Hampshire parents and educators to work together for the more flexible, affordable learning options families so urgently need."
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

THIS MONTH: Adaptability, Resilience on Display as Florida Families, Educators Celebrate School Choice Week Safely

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Friday, January 15, 2021
States of the United States, United States, National School Choice Week, Education economics, Country subdivisions, School choice, Florida

Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.

Key Points: 
  • Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.
  • In Florida, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium building will illuminate in red and yellow from 6-11:59 p.m. during School Choice Week.
  • "Florida families are passionate about school choice," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.
  • Floridians have much to celebrate this National School Choice Week, and much insight to share during this challenging school year."

THIS MONTH: Delaware Families, Educators Find the Positive in Education by Celebrating School Choice Week

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 15, 2021
Articles, Education economics, National School Choice Week, School choice, Choice

Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.

Key Points: 
  • Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.
  • National School Choice Week is an independent public awareness effort; the Week is nonpartisan, nonpolitical, and not related to any legislative advocacy campaign.
  • National School Choice Week shines a spotlight on effective education options for children and is the world's largest celebration of opportunity in K-12 education.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

Fidelis Care Provides More Than 14,000 Vouchers for Free Groceries This Holiday Season

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Articles, Fidelis Care, Health insurance in the United States, Education economics, School voucher, Fidelis

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Care is once again providing vouchers for free groceries to help New York families have a hearty, healthy holiday meal.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Care is once again providing vouchers for free groceries to help New York families have a hearty, healthy holiday meal.
  • More than 14,000 vouchers, worth over $200,000, are being distributed to agencies, schools, and organizations that partner with Fidelis Care statewide.
  • Since 2009, Fidelis Care has provided nearly 140,000 vouchers for food support, in partnership with nearly 10,000 local organizations, benefiting residents across New York State.
  • With more than 1.7 million members Statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance.

Report Concocts Supposed Economic Benefits of Pennsylvania's Neovoucher Program

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Articles, Education economics, Alternative education, Fiscal policy, School voucher

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Commonwealth Foundation report argues that expanding a program that uses tax credits to create vouchers for private schooling can lead to large economic gains for the state of Pennsylvania.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Commonwealth Foundation report argues that expanding a program that uses tax credits to create vouchers for private schooling can lead to large economic gains for the state of Pennsylvania.
  • Such gains would result from two purported benefits: increased lifetime earnings for those attending private schools on vouchers, and reduced social costs associated with crime.
  • Bruce Baker of Rutgers University reviewed Unleashing Educational Opportunity: The Untapped Potential of Expanded Tax Credit Scholarships, and found issues that undermine the report's conclusions and its usefulness.
  • For all these reasons, Professor Baker concludes that the report is of no practical use to policymakers.

National University Trustees Approves Major Tuition Cut; Up to 25 Percent for Full-time Students

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Higher education in the United States, Education economics

"Our trustees have challenged us to take immediate next steps to ensure that we substantially reduce tuition while simultaneously improving student experience and outcomes."

Key Points: 
  • "Our trustees have challenged us to take immediate next steps to ensure that we substantially reduce tuition while simultaneously improving student experience and outcomes."
  • At a time when many colleges and universities are struggling to keep tuition flat, the university is among a small number of U.S. institutions to announce a major tuition reduction in 2020.
  • The action, which will take effect immediately, is part of a multi-year effort by National University to continually increase access and improve the return on investment of its academic programs.
  • About National University: Founded in 1971, National University is among the largest, private, nonprofit universities in California.

Voucher Shares continues to support World Land Trust during the COVID-19 crisis

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Payment systems, Articles, Education economics, Alternative education, Fiscal policy, School voucher, Voucher, WLT, Economy, Humans

"Voucher Shares brand was launched in 2019 keeping Green Initiatives and Sustainability at its heart.

Key Points: 
  • "Voucher Shares brand was launched in 2019 keeping Green Initiatives and Sustainability at its heart.
  • "When helping to save money on everyday shopping, like every other voucher code website, VoucherShares.co.uk also continues to support the World Land Trust Action Fund for the second year running.
  • About Voucher Shares: Voucher Shares limited is based in the UK and launched its Green Voucher Codes website, VoucherShares.co.uk in 2019.
  • Donations to World Land Trust's Action Fund enable WLT to act quickly, whenever and wherever urgent conservation action is needed.

Back-to-School Without a Glitch: Indiana Digital Learning School Opens its Online Doors for the New School Year

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Monday, August 3, 2020
Primary, Secondary, Family, Education, Consumer, Teens, Parenting, Education economics

Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS), a tuition-free full-time online public school is ready to get back to work providing Indiana students with the safe and comprehensive education they need during these historic times.

Key Points: 
  • Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS), a tuition-free full-time online public school is ready to get back to work providing Indiana students with the safe and comprehensive education they need during these historic times.
  • Attending school online is a safe alternative and career readiness programs can allow families to still focus on their childs future.
  • INDLS is uniquely connected to the Union School Corporation and can offer all students the advantage of an Indiana Public School Diploma.
  • Indiana Digital Learning School (INDLS) is an online public-school program of the Union School Corporation, serving students across the state of Indiana.

107 Corporations Partner with Catholic Education Arizona to Create Future Leaders

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Phoenix, Arizona, ARIZONA, Independent school, Catholic school, United States, Country subdivisions, Education economics, Scholarship tax credit

Catholic Education Arizona is the first school tuition organization to launch podcasting.

Key Points: 
  • Catholic Education Arizona is the first school tuition organization to launch podcasting.
  • Catholic Education Arizona is the only STO that ranked #8, of 25 of Largest Phoenix Area Non-Profit Organizations for Cultural-Educational work by the Phoenix Business Journal.
  • Catholic Education Arizona is the largest provider of scholarships to underserved families attending private schools.
  • Last year $16.4 million in tax credit donations was made to assist nearly half of Arizona's Catholic school students.