How Many More Students Would Qualify For Vouchers Under The Expansion Bill?
We do some back-of-the-napkin calculations and try to make the “indeterminable”… somewhat less indeterminable.
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April 10, 2013
February 28, 2013
Does Indiana’s Voucher Program Need Expansion?
Voucher advocates say the state’s program must do more than fill private school seats — it must create new seats.
Does Indiana’s Voucher Program Need Expansion?
Voucher advocates say the state’s program must do more than fill private school seats — it must create new seats.
February 7, 2013
Proposal To Expand Voucher Eligibility Passes House Education Committee
The House Education Committee voted in favor of a proposal to increase the number of students eligible to receive state vouchers to attend private school.
Proposal To Expand Voucher Eligibility Passes House Education Committee
The House Education Committee voted in favor of a proposal to increase the number of students eligible to receive state vouchers to attend private school.
February 5, 2013
Proposed Bill Would Increase Number Of Students Eligible For School Vouchers
Proposed legislation would increase the number of students eligible for vouchers to attend Indiana private schools. HB 1003 would also increase how much each voucher is worth from $4,500 to $6,500.
Proposed Bill Would Increase Number Of Students Eligible For School Vouchers
Proposed legislation would increase the number of students eligible for vouchers to attend Indiana private schools. HB 1003 would also increase how much each voucher is worth from $4,500 to $6,500.
June 27, 2012
A Decade After High Court Ruling, School Voucher Programs Growing & Spreading
Ten years ago Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling laying the groundwork for voucher programs nationwide.
A Decade After High Court Ruling, School Voucher Programs Growing & Spreading
Ten years ago Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling laying the groundwork for voucher programs nationwide.
March 22, 2012
Diocese Ends Referral Incentives For Catholic Schools In Indiana Voucher Program
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is ending the practice of offering referral incentives, in light of the state voucher program. Public schools feel the practice was “unethical.”
Diocese Ends Referral Incentives For Catholic Schools In Indiana Voucher Program
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is ending the practice of offering referral incentives, in light of the state voucher program. Public schools feel the practice was “unethical.”
January 13, 2012
Judge Says Indiana’s Voucher Program Is Constitutional, Opponents Vow To Appeal
A Marion County judge rejected a legal challenge Friday to Indiana’s expansive private school voucher program, as the Associated Press reports: Marion Superior Court Judge Michael Keele said the School Choice Scholarship program doesn’t violate the state constitution because the state isn’t directly funding parochial schools. Instead, it gives scholarship vouchers to parents, who can [...]
Judge Says Indiana’s Voucher Program Is Constitutional, Opponents Vow To Appeal
A Marion County judge rejected a legal challenge Friday to Indiana’s expansive private school voucher program, as the Associated Press reports: Marion Superior Court Judge Michael Keele said the School Choice Scholarship program doesn’t violate the state constitution because the state isn’t directly funding parochial schools. Instead, it gives scholarship vouchers to parents, who can [...]
November 21, 2011
Interactive Map: A Handy Guide To Voucher Schools
Much of the controversy around school vouchers has focused on the religious nature of many private schools taking part in the program. And it’s true. About 98 percent of all voucher schools are Christian schools. But we decided to look at vouchers from a different angle. How well are these schools performing on the state’s [...]
Interactive Map: A Handy Guide To Voucher Schools
Much of the controversy around school vouchers has focused on the religious nature of many private schools taking part in the program. And it’s true. About 98 percent of all voucher schools are Christian schools. But we decided to look at vouchers from a different angle. How well are these schools performing on the state’s [...]
November 8, 2011
Q&A: Are Vouchers A Success In Indiana?
Nearly 4,000 Indiana students take part in the state’s voucher program. This system is currently being challenged in court. The Indiana State Teachers Association is claiming that vouchers are being used to fund religious schools and religious teaching. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett has defended the program. We continue our series on school vouchers [...]
Q&A: Are Vouchers A Success In Indiana?
Nearly 4,000 Indiana students take part in the state’s voucher program. This system is currently being challenged in court. The Indiana State Teachers Association is claiming that vouchers are being used to fund religious schools and religious teaching. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett has defended the program. We continue our series on school vouchers [...]