Protecting and Promoting School Choice

March 13, 2026

FBI Probes Old Dominion Shooting as Terrorism

The FBI is investigating a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia as a potential act of terrorism. The incident was reported on March 12, 2026, by Inside Higher Ed. Details about the shooting and investigation remain limited in the available excerpt. Key Points FBI classifies deadly shooting at Old Dominion University as terrorism […]

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Colorado Rejects Triennial Teacher Evaluations

Colorado lawmakers rejected a bill that would have reduced evaluation frequency for tenured teachers from annually to every three years. The proposal aimed to lessen administrative burdens on experienced educators. This decision preserves the existing annual evaluation requirement in the state’s public schools. Key Points Bill proposed evaluations every three years for teachers with tenure

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NYC’s First AI-Focused Public High School Faces Pushback

A proposal for NextGeneration Technology High School in Manhattan’s District 2 aims to open in the fall, centering its curriculum on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The initiative has sparked outcry from community members and stakeholders. The school is intended to be New York City’s first public high school dedicated to AI education. Key Points

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Pueblo Approves Site for Public Christian School

Pueblo County officials have approved the original site for Riverstone Academy, a controversial public Christian school. The school is currently operating temporarily from Christ Church Pueblo West, about 13 miles away. This decision marks a win amid ongoing debates about the school’s religious affiliations in a public charter context. Key Points Pueblo County greenlights original

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Private School Boom: NAEP Data Gap in School Choice Era

A growing number of American students are using vouchers to attend private schools, such as St. Luke’s Lutheran School in Florida. Officials overseeing the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as the nation’s report card, are seeking to boost private school participation. This effort aims to provide a more comprehensive view of student achievement

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