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States Working To Better Their Education Systems: Andrew Handel on The Voice of Reason
Are states delivering more education freedom for parents and students? Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, discusses with host Andy Hooser on…
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Exploring ALEC’s New 50-State Guide to Education Freedom
In a recent webinar, ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson and Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director Andrew Handel introduced ALEC’s brand new publication,…
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Breaking Down Education Freedom Rankings for Florida and North Carolina: Andrew Handel in The Center Square
Florida and North Carolina’s rankings from ALEC’s new Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment were recently covered by The Center Square. Florida had a…
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Texas Begins Special Session on Universal Education Freedom
Yesterday, the Texas Legislature convened for a special session called by Governor Greg Abbott. The Governor’s call lists several items for lawmakers to consider, including “legislation providing education savings…
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Every Child Deserves Education Freedom. Let’s Take It Nationwide: Ryan Walters and Jonathan Williams on Fox News
Jonathan Willams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, recently co-authored a Fox News op-ed with Ryan Walters, Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction, on…
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States Created the Federal Government, Not the Other Way Around: Lee Schalk on The Voice of Reason
Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, spoke with Andy Hooser on The Voice of Reason to discuss 2024 priorities for state legislators regarding…
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The Truth about Education Savings Accounts in Florida
A recent article in the Tampa Bay Times took aim at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida’s education savings account (ESA) program – but completely missed the mark. The…
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ALEC’s Pursuit of Education Freedom
The final video in the ALEC 50th anniversary video series, “Education Opportunity,” features two ALEC Board Members, West Virginia Senator Patricia Rucker and Iowa Speaker Pro Tem John…
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Georgia State Rep. Mesha Mainor at the ALEC Annual Meeting
State Representative Mesha Mainor shines as a testament to the dynamic spirit of American governance. Representing Georgia’s District 56, Rep. Mainor’s personal touch to her constituents has truly made an…
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Supreme Court Overturns President Biden’s Student Loan Handout
In a 6-3 opinion released today, the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s plan to arbitrarily eliminate up to $20,000 worth of student loan debt for eligible borrowers. The…
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Supreme Court Rules Affirmative Action in College Admissions is Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court issued an opinion today in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina, holding that race-based admissions…
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Yass Prize Winners to be Showcased at ALEC’s 50th Annual Meeting
ALEC’s 50th Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL is just a month away, and we are excited to feature past winners of the Yass Prize – an award…
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Oklahoma Approves the Nation’s First Religious Charter School
Last Monday, the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 to approve a charter application submitted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and Diocese of Tulsa.
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2023: The Year of Universal Education Freedom
2023 has been another massive success for American students and families as more states implement programs designed to empower parents and provide more choice in education. In all, 8 different…
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Model Legislation Aims to Help Lawmakers Protect Free Expression on College Campuses: ALEC in Campus Reform
Campus Reform, a project of the Leadership Institute, highlights ALEC model legislation regarding free speech on college campuses and higher education. According to a study conducted by…
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The “Magic Moment” For Education Freedom: Jonathan Williams on The American Radio Journal
On this “States of Play” episode on American Radio Journal, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams discusses the ongoing steps for education freedom and…
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Positioning Students for Unprecedented Success: Lisa B. Nelson and Michelle Harvey in The San Bernadino American
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson co-authored a guest column in The San Bernardino American with National Education Advisor Michelle Harvey, highlighting the benefits of education freedom. …
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Education Freedom in the States: Andrew Handel on Newt’s World
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, spoke with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich on the speaker’s podcast, Newt’s World, about the…
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Florida Becomes Sixth State with Universal Education Freedom
Florida has reclaimed its crown as the nation’s leader in education freedom after Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1 into law this week. The bill, led by Speaker Paul…
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Sunshine Week Spotlight: Parental Rights and Academic Transparency
Freedom in education is sweeping across the country. This year alone, three new states, including Iowa, Utah, and Arkansas, have joined West Virginia and Arizona in an elite club…