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Tag: SCHOOL CHOICE

State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) Alabama News
State Rep. DuBose: School choice to be hot topic in 2023 legislative session; State in 'good position' for change

This week is National School Choice Week, and some Alabama officials are highlighting the need for expanding educational options for all students.

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Lt. Gov. Ainsworth continues push for school choice over the weekend — 'I'm all in!'

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth continues to push for school choice as the March legislative session creeps closer.   

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Ivey, Ainsworth hint at school choice during inauguration remarks

At Monday’s inaugural ceremony, Alabama’s highest-ranking state offices suggested school choice could be a priority in the new quadrennium.

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House Education Policy chair Rep. Terri Collins: Freshman lawmakers who campaigned on school choice must show what they're 'willing to do'

Lawmakers and politicians in Alabama are continually pushing school choice as a legislative priority in the 2023 legislative session.

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Alabama gets 'D' grade for parental power in education

Alabama ranks 25th for the amount of power parents have over their children’s education, according to a recent study by the Center for Education Reform. 

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Freshman State Rep. Yarbrough says medical freedom, school choice top his list of legislative priorities

In one of his first interviews since winning the election for who will represent House District 7 in the Alabama Legislature, State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity) said he was sticking to campaign pledges and putting medical freedom and school choice at the top of his list of priorities.

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Heritage Foundation study ranks Alabama charter schools high for ‘wokeness’; Recommends school choice to ‘empower parents’

Alabama received one of the worst woke scores among the schools surveyed by The Heritage Foundation — worse than California and New York. 

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State Sen. Orr: If the people of Alabama want school choice, they certainly need to speak out to help move that needle

With now-former State Rep. Charlotte Meadows' (R-Montgomery) loss on Tuesday and the retirement of long-time former State Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston), the future of a school choice bill making it through the Alabama Legislature in the future is very unclear.

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State Rep. Sorrell: School choice bill 'probably' coming in next session, but AEA still wields influence with GOP

Although his days as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives are numbered, State Rep. Andrew Sorrell (R-Muscle Shoals) said he expected a school choice bill to be considered in the upcoming legislative session.

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Stephanie Holden Smith: Educational freedom should mean freedom for every Alabama student

School Choice is a hot button issue in Alabama and nationwide. But what is school choice? More importantly, what is it not, and what should or could it be?

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State Sen. Marsh: 'Criminal' that GOP-led legislature hasn't made school choice a priority; Blames AEA influence of colleagues for inaction

In an interview that aired Wednesday on "Rightside Radio," Marsh was critical of his Republican colleagues, who he said were "under the influence" of the AEA.

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State Rep. Paschal says 'school choice' must be clearly defined before the legislature proceeds

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) says there are things the legislature consider before implementing a school choice system.

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Emma Gibney: API survey reveals lack of transparency in local public schools

Seventy-four percent of school board members who responded to a survey conducted by the Alabama Policy Institute oppose school choice. This is in stark contrast to the overwhelming number of Alabamians, 80%, who desire state-wide school choice expansion.

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State Rep. Meadows 'optimistic' about school choice's future in the new quadrennium

Despite the challenges that lie ahead, State Rep. Charlotte Meadows (R-Montgomery) is optimistic about the prospects of school choice in the upcoming quadrennium.

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Parker Snider: Tennessee launches school choice voucher program this year

Starting this upcoming school year, families in Tennessee will be able to enroll in a school choice program that allows eligible students to use taxpayer dollars to attend private schools.  On Wednesday, a Tennessee court lifted its injunction against the Education Savings Account program, which was originally signed into law in 2019. As a result, Governor Bill Lee announced that the program would be active starting this fall.

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Ainsworth addresses Mid-Alabama Republican Club

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth spoke to the Mid-Alabama Republican Club on Saturday where he addressed a large number of topics.

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Ray Melick talks Auburn University football and school choice on News Talk 93.1 News & Views

Listen to 1819 News' Editor-in-Chief Ray Melick on News & Views with Joey Clark as they discuss the Auburn football coaching situation...

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Bill to give military families school choice held over

The Alabama House of Representatives held over a school choice bill for military families who live on Alabama’s military bases until...

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House Democrats lay out agenda, some upset over lack of media coverage

  The Alabama House Democrats held a press conference on Wednesday to highlight legislation that their members are sponsoring and to...

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School choice substitute expected in the Senate

A substitution is in the works for the school choice bill in the Alabama legislature.   Rep. Charlotte Meadows and Sen. Del Marsh introduced...

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Alabama school choice draws national attention

School choice in Alabama continues to draw national attention.   Rep. Charlotte Meadows and Sen. Del Marsh have presented a school...

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School choice bill presented to legislature

A school choice bill is being presented before the Alabama legislature. Rep. Charlotte Meadows and Sen. Del Marsh have teamed together...

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Blanchard formally qualifies for governor

Gubernatorial candidate Lynda “Lindy” Blanchard formally qualified with the Alabama Republican Party on Friday. “I am incredibly happy...

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Mike Dunn drops out of U.S. Senate race to run for Alabama Senate, endorsing Durant

Iraq War veteran Mike Dunn told 1819 News on Monday that he is running for Alabama Senate District 17 in the Republican primary and...

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Alabama pastor running for governor doesn't believe in vaccine; Wants changes for school choice

By Brandon Moseley Republican gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle addressed a gathering by Alabama Liberty Action on the steps of Alabama’s...

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