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Boulder, CO (PRWEB) May 03, 2022 -- In recent years, supporters of school choice have promoted school finance reforms sometimes called “backpack funding,” but
The legislation would free districts from using standardized test scores to evaluate educators or hold back poor readers.
The Democratic package would not use standardized test scores this year to evaluate teachers or enforce Michigan’s third-grade reading law in recognition of the disruptions caused by the pandemic. It’s unclear if Republicans will give the bills a hearing.
Michigan’s years-long debate over private school choice is heating up again this year. And experts say that backers of a voucher-like system, led by former U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, may have at last found the means to direct public funds to private schools. More than two decades after Michigan voters resoundingly rejected vouchers at […]
Defenders of choice for schools that work best for students and families can weigh in on the rule change by April 13.