The Current State of Vouchers and School Choice
The Milwaukee voucher program is under attack, two Arizona voucher programs were recently struck down by the Arizona Supreme Court, and poor children participating in the Washington D.C. voucher program may be left behind. National school choice expert Scott Jensen, from the Alliance for School Choice, joins Pam Benigno in a discussion about the current state of four voucher programs. Also discussed is the growing support among Democrats for private school choice programs.
Criminal sentencing bill is flawed, but debate over sentencing is long overdue
Few issues in Colorado state government generate as much fear-driven acrimony or panic-tinged opposition as criminal sentencing reform. This helps explain why even modest sentencing reforms, which could potentially save million of dollars in prison spending, have been off the table during the last few big budget battles.
A New Outlet for School Choice Information
Charter school mother Donnell Rosenberg joins Pam Benigno to discuss her new website for Colorado parents called A Parent’s Voice (www.ParentalChoiceinEducation.com). Donnell explains why parents need to become better educated about charter school laws and policies. She believes parents need to become advocates of school choice and should make their voices heard.
4/8/09
Newsletter April 8 2009
Prepare For More Expensive Medical Insurance
Prepare For More Expensive Medical Insurance: the Senate Finance Committee has approved Colorado House Bill 1293. The Denver Post claims that this bill would reduce your insurance premiums. Not so. They will increase.
