Tag: school vouchers

Will Private Dollars Fund Public Education? Only In Dreams

article-cropped April 28, 2026 by Denise Forte

Proponents claim federal vouchers will help public school students through supplemental services, but cuts to safety-net programs and increased funding for unaccountable private schools will ultimately cause greater harm than benefit

Why Funding Matters for School Improvement

article-cropped April 09, 2026 by Qubilah Huddleston

State leaders must pair accountability and support with fair, adequate funding so schools have the resources to meet students’ needs

The Federal Voucher Program Is a Costly Illusion

article-cropped April 07, 2026 by Denise Forte

Voucher advocates present the upcoming federal program as a win for students, families, public schools, and local governments. In reality, private schools and current private school families will be the primary benefactors of these new federal education subsidies

How Rising Need and Unstable Funding Are Shaping District Budget Decisions Right Now

article-cropped April 01, 2026 by Qubilah Huddleston

This school district budget season feels especially high stakes because a lot is hitting district leaders at once

Protecting Students While Public Education is Under Attack

compass February 10, 2026 by EdTrust

This guide outlines five urgent threats posed by the federal government’s retreat from public education, along with the concrete actions advocates must press state leaders to take to counter this Great American Heist and ensure that every student can succeed

EdTrust Comment Urges State Discretion, Strong Transparency and Accountability for New Federal School Voucher Program

December 22, 2025 by EdTrust

EdTrust comments on the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service's request for comment on the implementation of the new federal school voucher program

Federal Focus, Texas Lens: Voucher Tax Credits and the 2026 Budget

article-cropped December 18, 2025 by Jonathan Feinstein

EdTrust in Texas hosted a briefing for advocates to shed a light on a new federal voucher tax credit program, recent moves to dismantle the Department of Education, and proposed federal budget cuts to education and what they mean for Texas students

What The Federal Voucher Program Means for Students in Your State

article-cropped July 21, 2025 by Emily Young

Now that a federal school voucher program has become law, here’s what it means for students in your state

The Hidden Costs of School Voucher Programs: A Community’s Story

article-cropped May 28, 2025 by Nadia Taylor

A teacher in DC has seen firsthand how school voucher programs can unravel the very fabric of a community and leave students behind