by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 9, 2026
What does the future hold for public schools? Written by Declining enrollment is reshaping public education policy. Fewer students mean a tighter budget and closure decisions that can affect parent choices. Public schools need to adapt to the “choice” landscape by...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 2, 2026
Why microschools matter Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks While microschools are not entirely new in our nation’s history, they have seen a modern resurgence and renewed popularity. Most states either regulate microschools under their homeschool or private...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | May 26, 2026
Want to homeschool your kids? There are resources and policies to support you Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks The landscape of homeschooling has changed; homeschoolers are racially, religiously, and politically diverse. Organic communities, education...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | May 19, 2026
Homeschooling Awareness Month is an opportunity for policymakers to learn Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks May is Homeschooling Awareness Month. Lawmakers and families should know the difference between different types of home-based education. There are...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | May 12, 2026
Key developments reshaping charter school policy, and what they mean for states Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Nearly all states have charter schools but they still face opposition. Federal funding and Supreme Court rulings are impacting charter school policy in...
