School choice has recently boomed in popularity with an increasing number of states working to pass legislation to give families more education options. One of those states is Utah, which passed a school choice bill just in time for National School Choice Week. On Saturday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed HB 215, which funds yearly
When it comes to terms like “tax credit,” “ESAs,” and “school vouchers,” things get a little ambiguous. Not to mention plain confusing! We know all these terms have to do with school choice, but what exactly do they mean? We know there are school choice laws that allow us to choose schools and receive
It’s National School Choice week in America! Today, we’re going to celebrate through a conversation with Terrye Seckinger. She has been a champion of school choice in her home state of South Carolina for years. Always caring for the wellbeing of youth, Terrye has served in multiple roles that directly impact the education and
The local school board. For many Americans, this body of policymakers is somewhat mysterious, with an ill-defined purpose and a vague connection to local schools. What exactly does a school board do, anyway? And an even more critical question: Why should any ordinary citizen run for a position on the school board? Well, you’ve come
Iowa’s statehouse was recently overflowing with people who wanted to express their opinions on the new school choice bill that would eventually allow every parent to use state taxpayer dollars for private schooling. On Thursday, just a few days after Governor Kim Reynolds announced her education agenda in her Condition of the State, an Iowa
On Monday, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced he’s launching an investigation into the entire Fairfax County Public Schools system amidst accusations of intentionally withholding merit awards from high-achieving students. Initially, Miyares’ investigation started with Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, but it grew to include the entire school system due to complaints
It’s no secret that school boards matter, and that’s why we need good school board members like YOU! Local school boards effect change in powerful ways by using their familiarity with the environ to directly affect students in their area. Balancing differing viewpoints, challenging political landscapes, and complex issues, make this role challenging. Nevertheless,
2022 has been a year of tremendous growth for Noah Webster Educational Foundation. But 2023 is looking even better! As a young nonprofit, joining the national grassroots movement to improve our schools has been rewarding. Collaborating with you has allowed us, as a small but growing voice in society, to chip away at the
What happens when we don’t stand up? Well, maybe we’re experiencing the consequences right now. In September, NWEF held an awareness luncheon titled, “Our Children & Country” where concerned citizens, school board members, and parents gathered to learn more about the mission, vision, and impact of Noah Webster Educational Foundation. Today’s episode gives a
The first government official to identify as nonbinary—Sam Brinton—is not only making recent headlines for luggage theft claims but also helping schools hide children’s gender identity or sexual orientation from “unaffirming” parents. Sam Brinton gained attention for being the first senior government official to identify as nonbinary—meaning though a biological male, Brinton does not identify
