Indiana

From School Choice Indiana: INDIANAPOLIS, May 5, 2011 – School Choice supporters applauded Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels today for signing the School Scholarships Act (House Bill 1003) into law.  The sweeping initiative creates the most expansive school voucher program in the country and ushers in a … Continued

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From The Journal and Courier newspaper in Indiana: The debate about education reforms is over, and Hoosiers will soon find out whether the changes — among them academic competition between schools and school choice — reap benefits for students. Merit … Continued

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From The Indianapolis Star: With the General Assembly having ended work just yesterday, Gov. Mitch Daniels and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett already have gained everything of substance they wanted out of the 2011 session in terms of … Continued

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From the South Bend Tribune: INDIANAPOLIS — The last two pieces of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ wide-ranging education reform agenda are ready for his signature. The Indiana House of Representatives gave final approval Wednesday to bills that will help establish more … Continued

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From Rep. Don Lehe writing The Journal & Courier newspaper in Indiana: My friend and former colleague Joe Micon recently presented a somewhat one-sided view of some legislation in the state General Assembly. I realize there are various opinions, both … Continued

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From The Telegraph in England: One of the most powerful ideas in education reform is the “voucher”. At present, the Government spends more than £5,000 per year on average for a child in a state school (more for secondary schools, … Continued

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