New Statewide Poll Shows Support for Educational Choice Programs in Alabama

Tax Credit Scholarship Program Supported by 2:1 Margin MONTGOMERY (Dec. 17, 2014) – Today the Alabama Federation for Children, in conjunction with the Black Alliance for Educational Options, released the results of a statewide poll that shows robust support for … Continued

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WFC Applauds Suit to End Public School Discrimination Against Children with Disabilities

MILWAUKEE (Nov. 19, 2014) – The Wisconsin Federation for Children applauds the parents and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) who have sued to end public school discrimination against children with special needs. “We applaud the brave parents … Continued

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AFC Praises Tennessee Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman

Washington, DC (Nov. 14, 2014) – The American Federation for Children, the nation’s voice for educational choice, praised Kevin Huffman, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Education for his dedication to advancing education reform and improving outcomes for Tennessee students. … Continued

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USA Today: “Teachers unions flunk their midterms” – Kevin P. Chavous

This morning, USA Today published a guest column from Kevin P. Chavous, discussing educational choice – its impact on Election Day and what it means for candidates in 2016. Last Tuesday, we saw teachers unions flunk their midterms and voters … Continued

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Future for School Choice is Bright in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE (Nov. 10, 2014) – The Wisconsin Federation for Children (WFC) applauds Gov. Scott Walker and legislative leaders who have signaled a desire to lift the onerous enrollment cap on Wisconsin’s statewide school choice program from its 1,000 student limit. … Continued

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American Federation for Children Mourns the Loss of School Choice Pioneer Annette “Polly” Williams

Washington, D.C. (Nov. 10, 2014) – The American Federation for Children (AFC), the nation’s voice for educational choice, issued the following statement, upon learning of the passing of former Wisconsin State Representative Annette “Polly” Williams: “Polly Williams was a tireless … Continued

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