Monthly Archives: April 2012

Lynne Taylor

By: pefncadmin

Apr 30, 2012

Lynne has homeschooled her three daughters – ages 19, 17 and 15 – throughout their entire lives. Lynne and her husband, Andy, considered sending their children to a traditional school but wanted freedom in providing a faith-based education that enhances their strengths and focuses on their challenges. The oldest daughter graduated high school with honors ... READ MORE

NJ’s school choice options growing

By: pefncadmin | other states, parental school choice

Apr 30, 2012

Having seen large growth since 2010, the New Jersey interdistrict choice program is again looking to expand in order to make it available to even more students. Gov. Chris Christie's administration is adjusting the program's regulations, which will be presented to the state education board this week, to open the program ... READ MORE

Op-ed: why business-funded school scholarships make sense

By: pefncadmin | Nonpublic schools, other states, parental school choice

Apr 27, 2012

"But while many kids flourish in their assigned school, some students need a different educational environment. Every child learns differently, and every child holds within themselves their own particular genius. This potential can best be realized when a child and their families have the ability to choose what school they ... READ MORE

LA private schools can now apply for scholarship program

By: pefncadmin

Apr 26, 2012

Louisiana private school administrators can begin applying for the state's new tuition scholarship program as the application is now available online. A bill establishing the statewide scholarship program, which was previously only available in New Orleans, was signed by Gov. Jindal last week. Students in public schools graded as a ... READ MORE

NC charter schools sue school board

By: pefncadmin

Apr 24, 2012

Three public charter schools are suing the Cleveland County board of education over funds they say are owed to them. A lawsuit has been filed concerning $103,000 which three schools - Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, Piedmont Community Charter School and Lincoln Charter School - argue was designated to them for 340 students. ... READ MORE