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ALEC Releases 50-State Education Freedom Rankings
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce today’s release of The ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment. Evaluating…
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The ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment
For nearly 25 years, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has published the Report Card on American Education, ranking the states based on a variety of performance indicators in K-12…
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A Free-Market Blueprint for Emerging Tech: New ALEC Model Policies on Artificial Intelligence, Social Media Education
At last month’s 50th ALEC Annual Meeting, members of the Communications and Technology Task Force advanced a slate of new, forward-looking model policies addressing many of the key tech issues…
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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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The Early College Education Program
Section 1. Definitions (a) “Program” means the Early College Education Program. (b) “Student at risk of dropping out of school” means a student who: a. Is under 26…
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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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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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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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Arkansas Becomes Fifth State with Universal Education Opportunity. Which State Will be Next?
Arkansas families are celebrating today as Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed the Learning, Empowerment, Accountability, Readiness, Networking, and School Safety (LEARNS) Plan into law. ALEC applauds Governor Sanders…
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Governor Sanders Unveils Bold Plan for Education Freedom in Arkansas
Days ago, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled a sweeping new education package that would overhaul the state’s education system with a focus on education freedom, student literacy, and teacher retention.
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Utah Parents and Students Celebrate Passage of Universal Education Savings Accounts
Utah now joins West Virginia, Arizona, and Iowa as the fourth state with universal education savings accounts (ESAs) for its students – a growing policy trend among state lawmakers that…
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Free Speech in Higher Education Act
WHEREAS, public universities and community colleges have an obligation to uphold students’ First Amendment rights of free speech; WHEREAS, the opportunity for disagreements, differences of opinion, and even heated arguments,…
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Parents Are Acting on Educational Freedom Movements: Andrew Handel on NewsTalk STL
Andrew Handel, ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, spoke with St. Louis NewsTalk STL’s hosts Tim Jones and Chris Arps about to talk about the recently…
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States Win Big in Recent Victories for Education Freedom: ALEC on Just the News TV
ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director Andrew Handel joined hosts John Solomon and Amanda Head on Just the News to talk about a pair of victories in West…
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Education Freedom Movement is Here to Stay: ALEC in the Washington Times
Andrew Handel, ALEC’s Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director, authored a new op-ed in The Washington Times on the recent victories for families in Arizona and West Virginia…
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Victory for West Virginia Families: Historic Education Opportunity Program Declared Constitutional
Last March, the West Virginia Hope Scholarship Program was signed into law, expanding education freedom for 93% of K-12 students in the state. At the time, it was…
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ALEC on John Reid Radio Show: President Ought to Focus on Reducing the Cost of Higher Education
ALEC Education and Workforce Development Task Force Director Andrew Handel joined host John Reid on Newsradio WRVA in Richmond, Va. this week to talk about President Joe Biden’s forgiveness of…
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Georgia Rep. John Carson on Hugh Hewitt Show: Moms Want Education Opportunity & Safe Communities
Nationally syndicated radio host Hugh Hewitt broadcast live from the ALEC 49th Annual Meeting in Atlanta where he interviewed Georgia Representative John Carson who highlighted some of Georgia’s recent private…