2012 November School Reform News

The November issue of School Reform News reports Texas parents’ demand for school choice is overwhelming. Matthew Barnes, executive director of the Houston-based Families Empowered, says “It’s really a function of every parent wanting to have the best opportunity for their child.”

Also in this issue:

• Starting next fall, Louisiana will contract with local individuals, businesses, and nonprofits to offer K-12 students academic courses, training, and apprenticeships beyond the classroom.

• The nation’s second-largest voucher program doubles enrollment in its second year.

• Denver backs off on requiring liberal activism for its teacher evaluation’s highest rating.

• The federal government makes $33 million in grants aimed at reeducating students and adults into global warming alarmism.

• New York vouchers raised African-American high school graduation and college enrollment, concludes a new study.

• A review of the Hollywood movie illustrating Parent Trigger laws.

• Research and experience show that breaking the government monopoly is essential in improving education, writes Herb Walberg.