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NEXT WEEK: Virginia Families Seek to Boost Awareness of K-12 Options

News Release | January 19, 2023 (National School Choice Week) — Virginia schools, organizations, and individuals are planning celebrations of educational opportunity this month as traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online learning options, private schools, and home educators highlight their unique choices. During the last two years, families and educators in Virginia have faced

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STUDY: Rural School Choice Is a ‘Rising Tide That Lifts All Boats’

Jillian Schneider | January 18, 2023 (The Lion) — Critics say school choice policies harm rural communities. They couldn’t be more wrong. School choice policies help families take advantage of educational alternatives in their community while simultaneously benefiting local public schools, the Heritage Foundation reports in “Rustic Renaissance: Education Choice in Rural America” by Jason Bedrick and

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School Choice Bill Sparks Debate in House Committee

Madison Hirneisen | January 17, 2023 (The Center Square) – A bill backed by Virginia Republican lawmakers to create “Education Success Accounts” to help parents pay for education expenses – including private school tuition – sparked debate among lawmakers Tuesday before clearing its first hurdle in a House of Delegates subcommittee.  House Bill 1508 proposes the

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