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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

School Choice Gains Momentum in States (short)

March 16, 2013
Joy Pullmann (jpullmann@heartland.org)
School choice is increasingly popular among families, teachers, and legislators across the nation. Twenty-nine governors officially recognized National School Choice Week (NSCW) this year, and state legislatures are brimming with voucher and charter school legislation.  For the first time, a teacher association endorsed the week, which brimmed with 3,600 grassroots events. So did an Olympic basketball athlete, CEOs of major companies, and the Jonas Brothers.
Educators nationwide also celebrated Digital Learning Day on February 6.
“After teaching in a traditional state school for many years, being able to have this opportunity to teach online made me realize that the typical approach we have for education does not fit all students, so to have that choice is essential,” said Amy Rosno, who has been an English teacher for 17 years and has taught in a Wisconsin online school now for eight….To Read More….

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