Large, Fast Growing States Are Set To Expand School Choice In 2025
As most state legislatures convene new sessions, the historic expansion of school choice in the U.S. that has taken place in recent years is poised to continue in 2025.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher bill could cost $400M: Here's what's in it
Gov. Bill Lee has called a special legislative session for Jan. 27 to deal with school vouchers, disaster relief and immigration.
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Penny Schwinn Appointed as New U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — President-elect Trump appointed Penny Schwinn as the next United States Deputy Secretary of Education. Schwinn previously served as the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Education and the Texas Education Agency.
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Gov. Bill Lee calls special session to tackle vouchers, disaster relief and immigration
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday announced a special legislative session to advance his signature school voucher bill. The session, to convene on Jan. 27, will also encompass disaster relief funding and immigration issues, an unusual mix of topics to ...
Two states still honor Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Day. See which ones, why
Two U.S. states still honor Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on the federal holiday set aside for Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Will that change?
Trump chooses Penny Schwinn as US Deputy Secretary of Education
President-elect Donald Trump announced Penny Schwinn as his pick for U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education on Saturday.
Trump picks former Tennessee education chief Penny Schwinn as Deputy Secretary of Education
Penny has a strong record of delivering results for children and families,” President-elect Donald Trump posted late Friday evening on Truth Social.
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Trump Names Experienced Educator as His Pick for Deputy Education Secretary
Penny Schwinn, a former teacher and state schools chief, is an advocate for school choice and evidence-based reading practices.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe orders flags at full-staff for Inauguration Day
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at full-staff on January 20, 2025, at all state buildings and grounds in honor of Inauguration Day. Flags will fly at full-staff for 24 hours, according to the executive order.
This lawmaker wants to fix Texas' water shortage with desalination and billion-dollar pipelines
Sen. Charles Perry's plan would dedicate billions for new water projects but leave out stronger groundwater regulation, which some say has led to overpumping.
Only two House Democrats join Republicans to ban trans athletes from women’s sports
We can’t be ninnies about this,’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells The Independent about the latest Republican attack on transgender people
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Former Tennessee education commissioner picked for US Deputy Secretary of Education
President-elect Donald Trump announced his pick on Saturday of former Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn to serve as Deputy Secretary of Education i