Parental choice in education may be coming soon to another state.This fall, Georgia public school students with disabilities will beeligible for school vouchers to attend private schools underjust-passed state legislation. If Governor Sonny Perdue signs thebill, Georgia will be the thirteenth state to offer private schoolchoice options to parents.
A new school year is under way, but we already can grade the condition of American education. Let's just say no "honor student" bumper stickers will be necessary.
Recently, education reformers from across the country descended onOrlando to attend an education reform summit organized by theFoundation for Excellence in Education and the James MadisonInstitute. The conference examined the need to reduce achievementgaps and improve opportunities for all children, and highlightedpromising reform strategies like holding schools accountable forresults and expanding school choice.