There are 9 article(s) tagged Education Savings Account:
“I had a positive experience in public schools. I don’t, however, find it impossible to believe that the same school that worked for me ... isn’t the best fit for every other child in my community.”
“We need to continue to focus our efforts on building and strengthening a robust system of public school choice that delivers for all types of learners and families of every background.”
Suburban school districts have come out swiftly and strongly against Gov. Lee’s expansion of the state’s education voucher program.
The Tennessee Attorney General’s office asked a Nashville court to dismiss the case, saying the counties had lost all their relevant arguments.
With the implementation of the Education Savings Account Program, families in Shelby County can receive nearly $8,200 toward tuition, fees and transportation to attend Catholic schools.
Eligible families now have the choice to use an ESA – also known as a voucher – to attend private schools and get extra help for their children.
Guest columnist Warner Davis says “while using tax dollars for private schools is questionable, and diverting resources from public schools objectionable, providing a good education to every American child is applaudable.”
In her recusal, Sarah Campbell cited a rule that says, “A judge shall disqualify himself or herself in any proceeding in which the judge’s impartiality might reasonably be questioned.”
Gov. Bill Lee said the State Attorney General has filed a request for the Tennessee Supreme Court to take the Education Savings Account case and allow it to move forward while the case is on appeal.
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