School Choice Results Trend Positive in New Study

School choice programs empower parents to choose the schools their children attend―public or private―by allowing parents to direct a portion of public education funding for their child through tax credits, scholarships, vouchers, and education savings accounts. School choice programs are … Continue reading

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Indiana Supreme Court Says Vouchers Directly Benefit Families, Not Institutions

On Tuesday the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of Indiana’s school voucher law. The court rejected the plaintiffs’ argument that the law improperly benefited private religious schools, violating the state constitution’s Blaine Amendment. Blaine Amendments, found in state constitutions … Continue reading

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Bring Oregon into the School Choice Age

What makes Oregon special? The slogan “Oregon. We Love Dreamers” invokes images of idealism and innovation. But neither exists for many of our school-age children and their parents. Education Week ranks our public school system 43rd in the nation. Our … Continue reading

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Freedom and Opportunity Are the Future of Education

This week is National School Choice Week. Every January, National School Choice Week highlights the need for effective educational options for all children. Planned by a diverse and nonpartisan coalition of individuals and organizations, National School Choice Week features special … Continue reading

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Join Cascade at the movies this Friday

Cascade Policy Institute is promoting the upcoming Hollywood film “Won’t Back Down,” which opens everywhere this Friday. It stars Academy Award winning or nominated actresses Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Holly Hunter. An emotional story inspired by real events revolving … Continue reading

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After a Century of Friedman, Parents Should Be “Free to Choose”

By Erin Mae Shiffler This will be an opportunity to remember his accomplishments and to celebrate his legacy. Dr. Friedman was thoroughly invested in the cause of educating children by fixing our current school system. He once said, “The only … Continue reading

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