School Voucher News Monitoring

As school voucher applications open, comptroller releases first-ever audit of program

Applications for Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship open Tuesday, marking the second school year the program will be available to students statewide.  For the 2025-2026 school year, 20,000 students received vouchers. Nearly 43,000 students …

School Voucher Program Under Fire

The legal fight over Ohio’s sweeping school voucher program escalated Monday as Columbus City Schools filed a brief urging an appellate court to uphold a lower court’s ruling that the state’s taxpayer-funded scholarships are unconstitutional. The district …

School vouchers will soon get another $32 million, bringing total for year to $309 million

A state legislative committee on Tuesday signed off on giving another $32 million in one-time reserve funds to Arkansas’s newly universal school voucher program, bringing its total cost in the current 2025-26 school year to $309.4 million. Tuesday’s vote …

Arkansas approves $34 million for school vouchers, teacher shortage

The more controversial of the Arkansas Department of Education's two requests was for $32 million to help fund the state's "Education Freedom Accounts" program. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In a subcommittee meeting Tuesday, Arkansas lawmakers …

TN lawmakers weigh expanding school voucher program as applications reopen

Legislature Returns With Focus on Immigration, School Voucher Expansion

The Tennessee General Assembly returns this week for its 2026 session, during which immigration and the expansion of school vouchers are likely to take center stage amid a tightened budget. On Jan. 6, Americans for Prosperity Tennessee — a conservative …

School Voucher Kicks Off Today At Noon For TN Families

What to know: Special needs students and the Texas school voucher program

Applications for Texas Education Freedom Accounts open on Feb. 4. The accounts are the first time the state has offered public funds to help Texans attend private schools. Vouchers can cover the cost of tuition or other school-related expenses.  Children …

School voucher applications opening in TN. Here’s what you need to know

What This Story Is About Applications open Tuesday, January 13, for Tennessee’s school voucher program, called the Education Freedom Scholarship. Why It Matters 20,000 students participated in the program last year, and the state is expected to spend about …

Ohio’s universals school voucher program under legal microscope

(The Center Square– In a filing Monday, Columbus City Schools urged a state appeals court to uphold a judge’s ruling that taxpayer funded vouchers for private school tuition are unconstitutional. There is no “legitimate government interest” in the state …

Albritton says disagreement lead to great results for Florida

Jan. 15, 2026, 4:52 p.m. ET Albritton stated he has no hard feelings toward House Speaker Daniel Perez after a contentious 2025 session. He believes disagreements are a natural part of the legislative process due to differing constituent perspectives. …

See where Coastal Bend families can use school vouchers 

Updated Jan. 12, 2026, 10:02 a.m. CT Several Coastal Bend private schools have signed up to participate in the state's new education savings account program, also known as school vouchers. The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, approved by state …

Houston ISD has seen increased enrollment decline, workforce shifts under state takeover, UH report shows

Florian Martin / Houston Public Media Pictured is Houston ISD’s Hattie Mae White Administration Building. A new study from the University of Houston reports sharp student losses, rising teacher turnover and an accelerated decline in experienced …

Questions remain about how Arizona officials plan to pay for dueling tax cut plans

It’s still unclear how Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican lawmakers plan to pay for their dueling plans to cut taxes by hundreds of millions of dollars. Both Hobbs and the Republicans who control the Legislature have proposed separate plans to …

Mississippi House advances school choice bill

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi lawmakers debated for hours at the State Capitol over education reforms and school choice legislation that would allow public dollars to go to private schools. House Bill 2 narrowly passed the full House by a vote of 61- …

A look at the Republican primary for Texas comptroller

TEXAS — In the race for the state’s chief financial officer, Gov. Greg Abbott put his full support behind interim Comptroller Kelly Hancock. Abbott appointed Hancock, a former North Texas state senator, to the position in June after Comptroller Glenn Hegar …

Free Reproductive Healthcare Symposium Sat Feb 7th in Chapel Hill

The League of Women Voters Orange, Durham, Chatham Counties (LWVODC), LWVNC, LWVWake, Chapel Hill /Durham Chapters, National Organization for Women (NC NOW), and Interfaith Voices for Reproductive Freedom (IVRF), are hosting a Free half-day symposium, …

Conservative Christian public policy group leader’s appearance at The City Club causes stir

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Aaron Baer, president of the influential Center for Christian Virtue, is speaking in a sold-out question-and-answer forum at the City Club of Cleveland on Friday. CCV, a conservative organization headquartered in Columbus across the street …

Grand Prairie ISD board to vote to close three campuses amid budget crisis

Three Grand Prairie ISD schools could close in the 2026-27 school year, if trustees approve the proposal at tonight’s board meeting. Delmas F. Morton Elementary, Travis World Language Academy and Dickinson Montessori Academy were recommended for closure …

CES Spotlight: Elephant Robotics Showcases Human-Centered Embodied AI & Robotics Solutions for Education and Smart Home

At CES 2026, Elephant Robotics showcases Embodied AI, STEM educational solutions, and new bionic robotic companions for smarter, human-centered living. SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CES, the world's premier …

Achievable partners with University of Toronto’s Coffee To Capital group to expand access to FINRA SIE Exam Preparation

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Achievable, a modern test preparation platform focused on democratizing access to high-stakes credentialing, today announced a new partnership with Coffee To Capital (CTC), a …

Sahnye Styles Launches SPE Enterprise to Help Women Turn Their Purpose Into Profit

CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Women’s clarity coach and purpose strategist Sahnye Styles has officially launched a transformational coaching pathway designed to help purpose led women get clear about who …

Smart Studio Circle Launches as an AI-Powered Growth Community by CircleRAM.ai

A new AI-powered community by CircleRAM.ai brings studio owners together through live events, peer collaboration, and intelligent tools. SAN RAMON, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smart Studio Circle Launches to Help …

Level Up - Levels of Self Now Live on Apple App Store

Free self-awareness game attracts 25,000 players in three weeks, now available on iPhone and iPad VALENCIA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Level Up - Levels of Self, the pattern recognition game that attracted over 25,000 …

Mary Technologies Introduces Patient Access Terminal to the U.S., Bringing Life-Saving Primary Care to the Last Mile

PAT is a clinical-grade primary care platform designed to bring timely diagnosis and physician-guided care to under-served communities. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mary Health has announced the …

LA Flash Talk Series Brains Uncorked Returns on January 27

Each month, three local professors will share ideas that go down smooth, but stick with you, in flash talks at a local bar. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The year's first installment of Brains …

The University of Arizona Global Campus Project Management Program Earns PMI Global Accreditation Center Accreditation

CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) Bachelor of Arts in Project Management program has earned accreditation from the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation …

Plag Eliminates Cost Barriers for Academic Integrity

All Premium Plagiarism Detection Services Now Free for Educators Worldwide VILNIUS, LITHUANIA, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Multilingual Platform Serving 129+ Domains Provides Teachers, Professors, and Lecturers Unlimited Access to …

Life for Relief and Development Expands Global Access to Clean Water

A Michigan-based Nonprofit, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE), Delivers Sustainable Drinking Water Solutions to Underserved Communities Worldwide SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Access to clean water …

The Child Center of NY Awarded Early Childhood Education Expansion to Strengthen Services Across Queens

$15 million award will expand Early Head Start and Head Start services and create nearly 60 new jobs NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Child Center of NY has been awarded approximately $15 million in federal …

Parents Challenge Hosts 10th Annual School Fair on Jan. 24 at the Colorado Springs Event Center

Colorado Springs families are invited to attend this free event connecting families with 50-plus local resources for tutoring, sports, music and more. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A free event that hosts …

Award-Winning Author and Philosophy Professor Claudia Mills Brings Ancient Stoic Wisdom to Young Readers in New Novel

Calliope Callisto Clark and the Search for Wisdom introduces timeless philosophy through the relatable story of a girl trying to save her beloved dog BROOMFIELD, CO, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Stoicism experiences a …

Stanley Slaczka is announcing the release of his book, 'The Structure of Perseverance!'

This system gives you unstoppable power! IRWIN, PA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning Author Stanley Slaczka is announcing a press release of his book, “The Structure of Perseverance!” He has multiple awards …

AAID Announces Record Number of Dentists Earning Implant Dentistry Credentials at the 2025 Annual Conference

The AAID welcomed its newest class of credentialed members at the 2025 Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, November 15. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) …

First 5 California Welcomes Janne Olson-Morgan as Deputy Director for Program Innovation and Evaluation

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California is pleased to announce the appointment of Janne Olson-Morgan as Deputy Director for the Program Innovation and Evaluation Division. Janne began her new role …

Gina Arefi Launches 'Penelope’s Adventures,' A Whimsical Children’s Book Inspiring Curiosity And Global Kindness

A beautifully illustrated story invites young readers to explore the world through friendship, culture, and discovery. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and travel enthusiast Gina Arefi introduces Penelope’s …

From Boy To Monster To Man Tells A Gritty, Redemptive Story Of Survival, Loss, And Transformation

Jon Alex shares a raw Bronx memoir tracing his descent into violence and addiction—and the hard-earned return to purpose, fatherhood, and integrity. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In From Boy to Monster …

Brainfuse HelpNow Expands to 24/7 Availability for Library Users

Brainfuse HelpNow is now available 24/7 through libraries, offering learners of all ages free, anytime access to live online tutoring. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brainfuse, a leading provider of online academic …

Inner Glow Lash Studio Launches Premier In-Person Lash Tech Training Program in Wilmington, NC

Hands-on, 3-day lash certification courses for licensed beauty professionals, featuring live model training and flexible payment plan options. WILMINGTON, NC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inner Glow Lash Studio, one of …