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More than 70% of the North Carolina families on the waiting list for a taxpayer-funded private school voucher wouldn’t have been eligible before lawmakers removed the program’s income eligibility limits ....
Separating high school students from their cellphones might be seen as a daunting task but one California school said having students stash them during the school day has brought some surprising results. Administrators at High Tech High in San Diego said fostering a phone-free school environment led to positive change. Starting this school year, High Tech High required students to relinquish their phones at the beginning of the day. . ....
School vouchers in North Carolina were intended to expand educational options for low-income families. However, the report"NC School Vouchers: Using Tax Dollars to Discriminate Against Students and Families" reveals that private schools also have discretion in choosing which students they admit. Public school advocates raise concerns about this, since the voucher programs are funded by taxpayers. . ....
Indiana s high school seniors are caught in a bureaucratic snarl as glitches in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid rollout hinder aid processing. This year, seniors must complete FAFSA or opt-out by April 15 to graduate, coinciding with Indiana s state aid priority deadline. Delays in the form s availability until January exacerbated confusion, leaving many families unsure of their financial aid eligibility. . ....