Open Up Public School Access in New Jersey: No More Lines
September 13, 2023
By Erica Jedynak. First published on SaveJersey.com Imagine a world-class, state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility. A child receives a scary diagnosis, and the treatment is just what he needs. Now imagine that the child is being denied access to the public hospital because the family does not live close enough. That is the functional equivalent of how public schools work in New Jersey. Education is one of the few, maybe only, areas, where politicians have decided that access is limited by zip code, and de facto wealth. No public park, pool, or hospital is run that way, restricting access based on…
Breaking down Barriers: How Arkansas’ LEARN Act will transform education for children and families
March 1, 2023
Arkansas is positioned to become a national symbol of educational freedom. This moment is an opportunity to modernize learning, allowing parents the power to choose and customize the education that’s best for their children. In February, Gov Sarah Huckabee Sanders introduced the LEARNS Act, making good on her promise to give parents more educational power and freedom. This places Arkansas as a leader in transforming education from a top-down, one-size-fits-all system to a bottom-up approach that respects the dignity and unique gifts of every child. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EhRIlHQk30 As the bill continues to advance through the Arkansas legislature, there are a few…