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Both Major Party Candidates for Pennsylvania Governor Back School Choice

Posted on August 12, 2010 at 05:13 PM | Pennsylvania

Washington, D.C. (August 12, 2010) Voters in Pennsylvania will have the opportunity to choose between two candidates for governor who publicly support school choice, now that Democratic nominee Dan Onorato has announced his support for private school choice and public charter schools.

Children Win as Louisiana Enacts Special Needs Scholarship Program

Posted on June 26, 2010 at 01:51 AM | Louisiana

Washington, D.C. (June 25, 2010) - Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal this week signed into law the nation's 20th private school choice program, which will allow children with special needs to use state-funded scholarships to attend the private schools of their parents' choice.

School Choice Leaders to Congress: Renew D.C. Voucher Program

Posted on June 22, 2010 at 09:53 PM | Washington, DC

Students in D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program Post Strong Graduation Rates

Victory for Oklahoma Kids as Governor Henry Signs School Voucher Bill

Posted on June 09, 2010 at 03:39 PM | Oklahoma

Starting next year, parents of Oklahoma children with special needs can apply for a state-funded school voucher to choose a private school for their children, thanks to a new law signed yesterday by the state’s Democratic Governor, Brad Henry.