Voucher Strategy Center

In the News

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:13:52 GMT

The latest headlines, editorials and more.

Tuition tax credits cost $21 million loss in state budget, analysis shows (The Arizona Republic, 10-14-09)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:54:31 GMT

Arizona school-choice tax program under scrutiny (USA Today, 9-19-09)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:49:37 GMT

School vouchers study finds little difference between public schools, private schools (St. Petersburg Times, 6-30-09)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:45:35 GMT

Budget proposal includes new rules for voucher schools (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6-1-09)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:32:34 GMT

Arizona governor signs school voucher bill (Arizona KTAR, 5-29-09)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:39:50 GMT

Study finds results of Milwaukee Public Schools and voucher school students are similar (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3-26-09)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:35:35 GMT

Arizona's high court bans school vouchers (The Arizona Republic, 3-26-09)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:58:32 GMT

Arizonas voucher program declared illegal by State Supreme Court.

School vouchers OK for now, but funds aren't there (Arizona Daily Star, 7-1-08)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:28:32 GMT

Arizona Supreme Court allows 2 voucher programs to continue while it considers appeal, but state legislature defunds programs anyway.

Stealth voucher plan doesn't belong on ballot (Palm Beach Post editorial, 6-27-08)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:50:43 GMT

Report Finds Little Gain From Vouchers (Washington Post, 6-17-08)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:43:45 GMT

New Study Finds Public High School Students on Par with Private High School Students

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:05:36 GMT

NSBA summary of major study by the Center on Education Policy from October 2007

New Study on Milwaukee Vouchers Finds No Significant, Sustained Improvement in Public Schools Resulting from Competition

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:05:39 GMT

New Study On Milwaukee Vouchers Finds No Significant, Sustained Improvement in Public Schools Resulting from Competition

Another Study Finds No Academic Impact from Vouchers

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:05:33 GMT

The Case Against Private School Vouchers (2009)

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:05:56 GMT

A brief report outlining the flaws with vouchers, a history of voucher votes and a close examination of the academic record of voucher experiments.

State Voucher Programs chart (2009)

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:04:29 GMT

A listing of current school voucher programs and basic facts about each.

State Tuition Tax Credit Programs chart (2009)

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:03:08 GMT

A listing of current tuition tax credit programs and basic facts about each.

NSBA Advocacy Tools on Vouchers

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:15:33 GMT

Brush up on the voucher debate with NSBA's reports.

Study: Public schools outperform private schools in student achievement

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:57:49 GMT

A recent study turns conventional wisdom on its head about public school versus private school achievement.

NSBA's Voucher Strategy Center reviews new report on D.C. voucher program

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:57:42 GMT

Report finds federally funded program not meeting stated goals in year one.

The Trouble with Vouchers

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:57:25 GMT

We look at some of the problems with private school vouchers. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

Setting the Record Straight

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:57:20 GMT

We debunk 10 persistent voucher myths. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

Vouchers via the tax code - A look at tuition tax subsidies

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:57:42 GMT

We look at the rise of tuition tax subsidies as an offshoot of the voucher movement. Includes info on existing tuition tax subsidy programs and talking points. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

NSBA national poll on school vouchers

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:57:14 GMT

The executive summary and results of our 2001 national poll on school vouchers. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

Comments on vouchers from surprising sources

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:57:09 GMT

Includes some eye opening quotes about school vouchers. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

The Voters' Choice -- History of State Referenda on Vouchers and Tuition Tax Credits

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:57:31 GMT

When asked, the people always say 'No' to vouchers. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

Voucher Press Kit

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:57:37 GMT

NSBA produced this extensive press kit on vouchers in advance of the 2002 Supreme Court decision on school vouchers.

Point/Counterpoint: Is the Time Right for Vouchers? (University Council for Educational Administration Review, Winter 2006) [pdf file]

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:57:22 GMT

Marc Egan, Director of NSBA's Voucher Strategy Center, offers the counter-point to University of Houston professor Richard Fossey's promotion of school vouchers in the Winter 2006 edition of the UCEA Review. The columns begin on page 12.

Scrap voucher plan, fully fund No Child law (USA TODAY, 8-22-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:57:30 GMT

NSBA President Jane Gallucci's letter to the editor of USA TODAY in response to an op-ed by the Secretary of Education promoting a national voucher proposal.

School voucher debate on The Diane Rehm Show

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:57:26 GMT

NSBA participates in a 2003 debate over school vouchers on the Diane Rehm Show.

Judgment Day for School Vouchers

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:57:19 GMT

Transcript of 2002 Pew Forum discussion about the U.S. Supreme Court decision on school vouchers; includes representation by NSBA.

Keep Public Education Public: Why Vouchers are a Bad Idea

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:17:27 GMT

NSBA's 2003 publication about vouchers and tuition tax credits.

Chapter 1: A Voucher Backgrounder

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:59:06 GMT

This chapter describes vouchers, looks at the history of the movement, the key players and recent trends.

Chapter 2: The Trouble with Vouchers

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:59:12 GMT

This chapter examines the problems with private school vouchers.

Chapter 3: Setting the Record Straight

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:59:17 GMT

This chapter looks at the evidence that undermines 10 common myths used to support vouchers.

Chapter 4: Special Issues

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:59:23 GMT

This chapter examines the Milwaukee, Cleveland and Florida voucher programs and reviews the existing research on vouchers. NOTE: Two new voucher programs (Washington, D.C. and Colorado) were created after the publication of this toolkit. The Colorado program currently is on hold following a court ruling that found it unconstitutional. The D.C. program is scheduled to begin in the 2004-05 school year.

Chapter 5: Vouchers Via the Tax Code

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:59:28 GMT

This chapter takes a look at the emergence of tuition tax credits as an offshoot of the voucher concept.

Appendix: NSBA / Zogby International Poll on School Vouchers

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:58:44 GMT

Executive summary and questions and results of 2001 national poll on the public's views on vouchers.

Appendix: Talking About Vouchers -- Comments from Surprising Sources

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:58:55 GMT

Appendix: Editorial Pages Have Their Say on Vouchers

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:58:33 GMT

A selection of editorials on the subject.

Appendix: The Voters' Choice -- History of State Referenda on Vouchers and Tuition Tax Credits

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:59:00 GMT

Put vouchers to a vote of the people and the answer has always been a resounding "No."

Appendix: How Vouchers Have Failed Students and Taxpayers

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:58:38 GMT

The nation's few existing voucher programs have had countless problems. NOTE: These examples predated more recent troubles in Florida's multiple voucher programs. For more on that click here.

Appendix: Public School Facts -- Dispelling Some Common Myths

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:58:49 GMT

Appendix: Constitutional Issues -- Key Court Decisions on Vouchers and Tuition Tax Credits

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:58:27 GMT

Cleveland Voucher Program

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:18:14 GMT

Background, news and information about the Cleveland program

Cleveland Study: Evidence Undercuts Voucher Claims

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:57 GMT

NSBA reviews a 2003 evaluation of the Cleveland voucher program

Cleveland Vouchers Background (Ohio Department of Education

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:48 GMT

New study on Cleveland voucher program from CUNY (January 2006)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:54 GMT

Researcher Clive Belfield examines the Cleveland voucher program in this 31-page study.

House urged to tighten voucher rules (Toledo Blade, 4-27-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:51 GMT

Ohio Legislature considering voucher expansion beyond Cleveland.

Milwaukee Voucher Program

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:46:03 GMT

Background, news and information about the Milwaukee voucher program

Budget proposal includes new rules for voucher schools (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6-1-09)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:32:34 GMT

Study finds results of Milwaukee Public Schools and voucher school students are similar (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3-26-09)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:35:35 GMT

New Study on Milwaukee Vouchers Finds No Significant, Sustained Improvement in Public Schools Resulting from Competition

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:08 GMT

New Study On Milwaukee Vouchers Finds No Significant, Sustained Improvement in Public Schools Resulting from Competition

11 schools cut off from vouchers (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9-21-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:04 GMT

2006-07 Facts and Figures (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:07 GMT

State yanks school's voucher status (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5-26-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:55 GMT

Barrett pleads for help on vouchers (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2-6-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:12 GMT

Group blasts voucher ad targeting governor (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1-25-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:27 GMT

Doyle finds no shortage of friends after ads (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1-25-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:21 GMT

Voucher program starting new year under close watch (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8-31-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:58 GMT

Choice school rules tighten (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8-17-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:19 GMT

New oversight for state officials comes after several scandals in past year.

Inside Choice Schools - 15 years of vouchers (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6/11 - 6/18/05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:30 GMT

A 7-day series on the 15-year-old Milwaukee school voucher program from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Louis Tucker voucher school will close (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2-24-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:34 GMT

State was investigating apparent discrepancies in student enrollment count that could provide the school with taxpayer dollars for students not enrolled.

Senate approves lifting choice enrollment cap (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2-8-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:49 GMT

Assembly votes to raise voucher limit (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1-27-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:10 GMT

State orders private school out of choice program (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1-27-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:52 GMT

School choice tied to taxes, mayor says (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1-24-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:43 GMT

Vouchers spur lasting achievement gains in MPS schools, study says (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 12)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:01 GMT

Study is contradicted by one from Milwaukee-based Public Policy Forum.

Doyle OKs bill giving state more power over voucher schools (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 16)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:24 GMT

Gov. Jim Doyle signs one bill increasing state authority and fiscal requirements on voucher schools, but vetoes bill to require background checks on school employees.

Mandella ordered closed (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 19)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:37 GMT

Judge intervenes in case of troubled voucher school and orders it closed. YWCA attorney: "Harm to the students has already occurred."

Choice funds used to buy 2 Mercedes (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 16)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:16 GMT

Principal of voucher school that cashed more than $300,000 in voucher checks for students not even attending the school, used voucher money to purchase two Mercedes automobiles. NOTE: A judge soon shut down the school; nearly 200 students displaced in middle of year.

School Struggles to Maintain Order (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2-13-04)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:46 GMT

Article: "Becoming a choice school is real simple. I'm shocked. Me and you, in about two hours, we can basically open a choice school," said the voucher school's director of operations.

Reinforce Choice, Researchers Say (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1-21-04)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:02:40 GMT

New study says Milwaukee voucher program needs stepped up accountability.

Who Cleans Up Problem Choice Schools? (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9-14-03)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:04 GMT

Washington, D.C. Voucher Program

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:50:03 GMT

Background, news and information about the Washington, D.C. voucher program

Report Finds Little Gain From Vouchers (Washington Post, 6-17-08)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:43:45 GMT

Another Study Finds No Academic Impact from Vouchers

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:51 GMT

NSBA's Voucher Strategy Center reviews new report on D.C. voucher program

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:00 GMT

Report finds federally funded program not meeting stated goals in year one.

Schools Lose on Spending Bill Passage

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:03 GMT

NSBA statement on passage of FY2004 Omnibus Spending Bill January 22, 2004

NSBA Statement on U.S. House Vote on Vouchers

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:57 GMT

Statement by Bryant, Exec Dir on House Voting on Voucher Program Sept 10

District of Columbia Voters Strongly Oppose Vouchers - NSBA/Zogby Poll Shows

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:54 GMT

A poll, commissioned by NSBA, shows strong opposition to vouchers by voters in the District of Columbia, and high expectations of public accountability requirements for any private school that takes taxpayer-funded vouchers.

Future of DC school vouchers worries parents (Washington Times, 7-29-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:20 GMT

NSBA letter-to-editor published in Washington Post (6-30-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:33 GMT

NSBA Executive Director Anne Bryant's letter-to-the-editor responding to a Washington Post editorial on the recent Washington, D.C. voucher program evaluation.

Official evaluation of D.C. voucher program (U.S. Department of Education, June 2007)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:36 GMT

Study finds no significant academic differences in reading or math between voucher students and public school peers after one school year.

Senator drops plan to allow D.C. vouchers in Va., Md. schools (Washington Post, 7-15-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:45 GMT

Mayor opposes plan to allow voucher use outside D.C. (Washington Post, 7-12-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:30 GMT

Vouchers breathe new life into D.C. Catholic schools (Washington Post, 6-13-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:48 GMT

Group opposed to vouchers cites shortcomings (Washington Post, 2-8-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:23 GMT

Jazz concert among enticements for voucher program (Washington Post, 2-7-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:27 GMT

School voucher slots halved (Washington Times, June 16)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:42 GMT

D.C. School Vouchers Outnumber Applicants (Washington Post, June 11)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:15 GMT

Researchers See Opportunity in D.C. Vouchers (Education Week, 2-4-04)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:39 GMT

NSBA comments included in article about first federally funded voucher program and evaluation

D.C. Voucher Plan Draws Instant Fire (USA TODAY, 1-25-04)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:17 GMT

Reaction to Congressional passage of omnibus, including D.C. voucher plan; includes NSBA comments.

Amid Wrangling, House Approves D.C. Vouchers (Education Week, 9-17-03)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:58:11 GMT

NOTE: Requires free registration with Education Week web site. The article includes comments from NSBA.

Arizona Voucher Programs

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:19:52 GMT

Background, news and information about Arizona's voucher programs

Tuition tax credits cost $21 million loss in state budget, analysis shows (The Arizona Republic, 10-14-09)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:54:31 GMT

Arizona school-choice tax program under scrutiny (USA Today, 9-19-09)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:49:37 GMT

Arizona governor signs school voucher bill (Arizona KTAR, 5-29-09)

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:39:50 GMT

School vouchers OK for now, but funds aren't there (Arizona Daily Star, 7-1-08)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:11:20 GMT

Judge will likely reject challenge to school tax credit (Mohave Daily News / Associated Press, 3-6-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:12 GMT

Groups make second attempt to block vouchers (Arizona Republic, 2-20-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:09 GMT

Florida Voucher Programs

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:56:33 GMT

Background, news and information about Florida's voucher programs

School vouchers study finds little difference between public schools, private schools (St. Petersburg Times, 6-30-09)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:45:35 GMT

Stealth voucher plan doesn't belong on ballot (Palm Beach Post editorial, 6-27-08)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:50:43 GMT

NSBA Praises Florida Supreme Court Decision that Strikes Down Vouchers

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:34 GMT

NSBA Urges Florida Supreme Court to Strike Down Vouchers

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:41 GMT

NSBA Reviews Study of Florida's McKay Voucher Program (2003)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:37 GMT

NSBA looks at the findings of a 2003 study on Florida's McKay Voucher Program.

School voucher analysis delayed (Palm Beach Post, 8-30-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:37 GMT

Taxpayers still left with no way of knowing how Florida's multi-million dollar voucher programs are working.

Call off voucher fight (Palm Beach Post, 4-16-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:26 GMT

Facts and Figures 2006 (Florida Department of Education)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:55 GMT

Florida DOE figures for the McKay voucher program from 2006

Archive of Palm Beach Post investigations into vouchers (Palm Beach Post)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:17 GMT

The newspaper published numerous articles and editorials over several years documenting the scandals, fraud and lack of accountability in the state's multiple voucher programs.

Success Academy supervisor faces charge of grand theft (The Florida Times-Union, 8-25-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:57 GMT

Principal speaks on closure of military academy (CBS4 News, 8-16-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:27 GMT

A Florida private school that received taxpayer vouchers was shut down after city officials discovered the school had no occupational license to operate. The school came under scrutiny after the death of a student in a school-related trip.

Senate limits voucher expansion plan (St. Petersburg Times, 4-5-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:40 GMT

Poll: Majority oppose vouchers (St. Petersburg Times, 3-30-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:23 GMT

Poll finds 61 percent of Floridians, including majorities of Republicans, Democrats, Independents, whites, African-Americans and Latinos, oppose the state's flagship voucher program.

BoardBuzz: New poll: Floridians don't like vouchers (3-31-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:20 GMT

Bush: School reform not over (St. Petersburg Times, 1-25-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:23 GMT

Stop the voucher fight (St. Petersburg Times, 1-6-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:53 GMT

Corporate voucher ruling pivots on whether the money to fund them is the state's (Palm Beach Post, 11-30-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:37 GMT

Devious plans (St. Petersburg Times, 11-27-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:46 GMT

Justices query lawyers in Fla. court showdown over voucher program (Ed Week, 6-15-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:12 GMT

Court showdown over Fla. vouchers nears (Ed Week, 5-25-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:43 GMT

House okays new vouchers (St. Petersburg Times, 5-3-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:05 GMT

Senate said to be less enthusiastic as session winds down.

Senate panel backs more voucher schools oversight (St. Pete Times, 4-27-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:44 GMT

Florida Legislature again considers adding public oversight to scandal-plagued voucher programs.

Investment firm sees profit in disabled students (Palm Beach Post, 2-22-05)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:08 GMT

Florida Supreme Court consolidates voucher cases (WJHG-TV, 12-23-04)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:58 GMT

Court refuses to expedite voucher lawsuit (A.P. via Florida Times-Union, 12-20-04)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:40 GMT

...and Hidden Motives (St. Pete Times editorial, 10-27-04)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:14 GMT

Florida paper blisters Michigan-based pro-voucher group for misleading political ads to elect Florida lawmakers.

Pro-voucher group drops cash on state campaign (St. Pete Times, 10-26-04)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:34 GMT

Michigan-based group tries to influence Florida state elections

Dyslexic Teen Loses Voucher after Mom's Tuition Complaint (Palm Beach Post, 8-4-04)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:49 GMT

Voucher Oversight Remains Minimal (Palm Beach Post, 7-1-04)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:10 GMT

Overview of state's voucher programs after state legislature fails to pass accountability laws.

Seven Charged in Voucher Scam (Palm Beach Post, 6-30-04)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:48 GMT

School employees charged with using voucher money to buy SUV and TV.

Tuitions might rise for parents using vouchers (Palm Beach Post, May 16)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:01 GMT

Governor may rein in vouchers (Palm Beach Post, May 7)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:01 GMT

King plans new voucher effort (Palm Beach Post, May 6)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:16 GMT

Senate president says "The voucher situation is a disaster waiting to happen."

Lawmakers fail on voucher accountability bill (Palm Beach Post, May 1)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:19 GMT

Voucher school accreditation dropped (Palm Beach Post, March 25)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:16 GMT

Lawmakers reject pleas by established private school groups to require voucher schools be accredited. They also reject amendment to publicly disclose names of corporations receiving dollar-for-dollar tax credit for voucher contributions.

Private educators seek to limit vouchers to accredited schools (Palm Beach Post, March 24)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:00:31 GMT

Charter chiefs also taking vouchers (Palm Beach Post, March 17)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:29 GMT

Vouchers suspended at Duval school (Palm Beach Post, March 9)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:22 GMT

State investigating whether taxpayer money went to voucher school for students actually attending public schools.

Vouchers Can Work, with Safeguards (St. Petersburg Times, 12-22-03)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:19 GMT

Fla. Catholic Conference lobbyist calls for 'reasonable accountability' in voucher programs.

Voucher Oversight...(St. Petersburg Times, 12-14-03)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:13 GMT

Editorial responds to blistering state audit of Florida voucher programs.

"...and Empty Promises" (St. Petersburg Times, 12-14-03)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:11 GMT

2nd of 2 Dec. 14 editorials following state audit on voucher programs.

Chief Financial Officer audit of Florida voucher programs (12-11-03)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:31 GMT

Florida's chief financial officer blasts two of state's voucher programs for lack of oversight and accountability. Read the audit here.

Vouchers Withheld from 41 Schools (St. Petersburg Times, 11-12-03)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:25 GMT

Come Fall, the Heat is Off (St. Petersburg Times, 11-6-03)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:34 GMT

Voucher Flaws and Fixes are Revealed (St. Petersburg Times, 10-17-03)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:04 GMT

Voucher Misadventures (St. Petersburg Times, 10-6-03)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:07 GMT

Editorial on the costs of Florida's voucher programs.

Where's the Money? (St. Petersburg Times, Sept. 2)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:28 GMT

Editorial questions lack of accountability with Florida vouchers.

Who is Accountable? (St. Petersburg Times, July 29)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:01:31 GMT

Editorial questions the lack of public oversight in Florida's voucher tax credit program amid recent criminal investigations involving a participating school.

Education Secrets (St. Petersburg Times, July 15)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:59:52 GMT

Editorial discusses recent allegations of document falsification and the level of oversight in Florida voucher program.

Georgia Voucher Program

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:09:59 GMT

Background, news and information about Georgia's special education voucher program

New law gives students with disabilities options (Macon Telegraph, 7-30-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:08:24 GMT

Voucher schools for disabled students vary (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 7-12-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:08:41 GMT

Religious schools will get state vouchers for disabled (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 7-11-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:08:30 GMT

FAQs about Georgia special education vouchers (Ga. Dept. of Education, 2007)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:08:17 GMT

Legislature approves limited school vouchers (Atlanta Journal Constitution, 4-20-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:08:21 GMT

Note: Site requires free registration

Voucher bill ignores true special needs (Atlanta Journal Constitution, 3-6-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:08:35 GMT

Column discusses legislation pending in Georgia. Note: Site requires free registration.

Ohio Statewide Voucher Program

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:11:40 GMT

Background, news and information about Ohio's statewide vouchers

Ohio Statewide Voucher Program Background (Ohio Department of Education)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:22 GMT

Strickland rolls out $53 billion budget (Columbus Dispatch, 3-16-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:25 GMT

New Ohio Governor Ted Strickland proposes eliminating the statewide voucher program in his budget plan.

Bill expands school vouchers (Cincinnati Enquirer, 12-20-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:19 GMT

Ohio legislature expands fledgling voucher program in lame-duck session to end 2006.

Utah Voucher Program

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:01:39 GMT

Background, news and information about Utah's vouchers

Vouchers killed (Deseret Morning News, 11-7-07)

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:29:01 GMT

Utah voters repeal universal voucher program by a 62% to 38% vote.

Vouchers killed (Deseret Morning News, 11-7-07)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:08:30 GMT

Utah voters repeal universal voucher program by a 62% to 38% vote.

Utahns for Public Schools coalition website

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:41 GMT

A broad coalition of education and civil rights groups have joined in an attempt to secure enough signatures to place the newly-passed voucher law on a public ballot initiative. The Utah School Boards Association is a member of the coalition.

6% of voucher backers say helping poor is main reason (Salt Lake Tribune, 11-4-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:34 GMT

Usual rhetorical rationale from voucher movement doesn't even resonate with supporters, according to poll.

No to Referendum 1: Vouchers would not improve Utah education (Salt Lake Tribune editorial, 11-3-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:12 GMT

Vouchers appear doomed (Deseret Morning News, 11-3-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:08:01 GMT

Another poll predicts defeat for vouchers in Utah referendum

Tribune poll: For school voucher camp, those cookies may be crumbling (Salt Lake Tribune, 11-2-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:33 GMT

Latest Utah poll finds 56% oppose vouchers, 136% support ahead of referendum

At $8.4 million, school voucher fight costlier than last governor's race (Salt Lake Tribune, 10-31-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:37 GMT

Voucher issue unifies Demos, divides GOP (Deseret Morning News, 9-27-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:50 GMT

A look at how the political parties in Utah are approaching the upcoming voucher referendum

Doubt has clout to kill vouchers (Salt Lake Tribune, 9-23-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:47 GMT

Pro-voucher group may be breaking law (Deseret Morning News, 9-20-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:19 GMT

School vouchers bill is battleground for out-of-state donors (Salt Lake Tribune, 9-18-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:23 GMT

Essay implies Mormons should back vouchers (Salt Lake Tribune, 9-16-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:50 GMT

Voucher war brings in big guns (Salt Lake Tribune, 9-14-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:57 GMT

Columnist Paul Rolly on the tactics of Utah's pro-voucher campaign.

Voucher season starts with clash (Salt Lake Tribune, 9-7-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:53 GMT

Parents kick off campaign in favor of school vouchers (Deseret Morning News, 7-28-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:16 GMT

Special-needs voucher programs: Disability advocates say evidence scant that they really help (Salt Lake Tribune, 7-16-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:30 GMT

Special needs: We need accountability for recipients (Salt Lake Tribune, 7-23-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:27 GMT

Wording set for voter packets on school vouchers (Salt Lake Tribune, 7-14-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:08:05 GMT

Utahns in poll say no to vouchers (Deseret Morning News, 7-9-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:44 GMT

Ahead of November referendum, 57% of Utah voters say they will oppose vouchers.

Court did Utahns favor on vouchers (Deseret Morning News, 6-15-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:44 GMT

High court rules up or down vote on vouchers in November (Deseret Morning News, 6-8-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:00 GMT

Utah Supreme Court clarifies confusion, says voters will make final call on voucher law.

Counting of voucher petitions begins (Salt Lake Tribune, 4-25-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:40 GMT

Voucher foes: We did it (Salt Lake Tribune, 4-9-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:47 GMT

Report indicates public school advocates in Utah secured enough signatures to put the state's new voucher law on a public ballot for a vote.

Future of vouchers may go before voters (Salt Lake Tribune, 3-2-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:54 GMT

Public school advocates seek to repeal new voucher law via the referendum process.

Future of vouchers: Legislature in uncharted water with universal plan (Salt Lake Tribune, 3-1-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:57 GMT

Strongly worded editorial questions the wisdom of Utah's new universal school voucher law.

Legislators OK state school voucher bill (Deseret Morning News, 3-1-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:04 GMT

Legislature already amending school voucher law passed earlier this month (Daily Herald - UT, 2-28-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:08 GMT

Utah Legislature makes changes to universal school voucher program it previously passed.

Tuition still unaffordable for poorest (Salt Lake Tribune, 2-26-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:07:37 GMT

Article highlights likely practical flaws in Utah's broad new voucher program.

Colorado Voucher Program (never started)

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:21:27 GMT

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled the state's new voucher program unconstitutional before it launched.

Tuition Tax Subsidies

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:21:33 GMT

Background, news and information about this offshoot of the school voucher movement -- tuition tax credits and deductions.

Vouchers via the tax code - A look at tuition tax subsidies

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:59:50 GMT

The Voters' Choice -- History of State Referenda on Vouchers and Tuition Tax Credits

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:59:45 GMT

When asked, the people always say 'No' to vouchers. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

No tuition-tax credits in state budget (Press & Sun Bulletin, 3-31-07)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:05:50 GMT

NY Legislature says no to tuition tax credits proposal

Senate yay, House nay on vouchers (Concord, NH Monitor, 5-5-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:05:54 GMT

Debate over vouchers continues in New Hampshire

Corporate tuition tax credit is law (Arizona Republic, 3-30-06)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:05:47 GMT

Bill becomes law without governor's signature.

Voucher Research

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:22:06 GMT

A look at what the research says about vouchers

Summary of All Dept. of Education D.C. Voucher Evaluations

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:11:49 GMT

The latest 2009 study from the U.S. Department of Education on the D.C. voucher program found no difference in achievement in reading and math for students who came to the program from public schools that are labeled "in need of improvement" under NCLB, and those who entered the program with low test scores. Read a summary of the 2009, 2008 and 2007 reports here.

New Study Finds Public High School Students on Par with Private High School Students

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:48 GMT

NSBA summary of major study by the Center on Education Policy from October 2007

New Study on Milwaukee Vouchers Finds No Significant, Sustained Improvement in Public Schools Resulting from Competition

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:53 GMT

New Study On Milwaukee Vouchers Finds No Significant, Sustained Improvement in Public Schools Resulting from Competition

Another Study Finds No Academic Impact from Vouchers

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:39 GMT

Cleveland Study: Evidence Undercuts Voucher Claims

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:44 GMT

NSBA reviews a 2003 evaluation of the Cleveland voucher program

NSBA Reviews Study of Florida's McKay Voucher Program (2003)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:57 GMT

NSBA looks at the findings of a 2003 study on Florida's McKay Voucher Program.

Official evaluation of D.C. voucher program (U.S. Department of Education, June 2007)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:32 GMT

Study finds no significant academic differences in reading or math between voucher students and public school peers after one school year.

New study on Cleveland voucher program from CUNY (January 2006)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:25 GMT

Researcher Clive Belfield examines the Cleveland voucher program in this 31-page study.

New study reveals public schools outperform private schools on national math exam (January 2006)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:29 GMT

University of Illinois researchers find that after controlling for socio-economic differences, public schools outperform private schools. The researchers examined results from the 2003 NAEP Math for the study.

Study: No Academic Gains From Vouchers for Black Students (Education Week, April 9)

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:03:36 GMT

A new study of a privately funded voucher program in New York City counters the claims by another researcher about large academic gains for voucher students. The original study did not include scores for a substantial number of students in the program, according to the new review. This article also contains links to each study. (NOTE: Site registration required)