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InsightsNavigating neurodivergence with the Utah Fits All Scholarship
Increased awareness of neurodivergence means more families are attuned to their children’s unique needs and are looking for options that meet them.
InsightsHow vulnerable is Utah to federal pressure?
The state seems well positioned to continue to independently care for the needs of the state, regardless of the vagaries of federal regulations and funding. Its continued vigilance to maintain its position and improve, though, is a high priority going forward.
InsightsCould the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Make More Education Choices Affordable for Families? Yes.
This new policy helps deliver on the real promise of education choice by offering options to all students.
InsightsBenefits of federalism: gambling regulations
This term, the U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to take a case that would allow states to control the practice of prediction markets, which include gambling. Whatever the other legal issues it must consider in making that decision, the Court should keep in mind the benefits of federalism.
InsightsWhy parental choice in Utah Fits All Scholarship is real accountability
The program intentionally puts parents in charge of academic accountability, or their child’s outcomes. That’s the right thing to do.
InsightsThe principles of prayer in public meetings
Even those representatives who do not have a particular religious commitment can recognize the importance of religious exercise to the people of the state and nation and signaling that the government harbors no hostility to that exercise.
InsightsEducation choice program helps students with serious illness continue school
People seek education options outside the norm for many reasons. Some families have children who need a specific option because of serious illness.
InsightsJudges’ allegiance is to the law, not personalities or causes
When they do their job right, their decisions will reflect existing law rather than partisanship.
InsightsWorking paper on history of parent-driven education points toward reforms
Parents and policymakers alike may find the paper useful in understanding education policy, where we are likely headed, and what we should do next.
Navigating neurodivergence with the Utah Fits All Scholarship
Increased awareness of neurodivergence means more families are attuned to their children’s unique needs and are looking for options that meet them.
How vulnerable is Utah to federal pressure?
The state seems well positioned to continue to independently care for the needs of the state, regardless of the vagaries of federal regulations and funding. Its continued vigilance to maintain its position and improve, though, is a high priority going forward.
Could the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Make More Education Choices Affordable for Families? Yes.
This new policy helps deliver on the real promise of education choice by offering options to all students.
Benefits of federalism: gambling regulations
This term, the U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to take a case that would allow states to control the practice of prediction markets, which include gambling. Whatever the other legal issues it must consider in making that decision, the Court should keep in mind the benefits of federalism.
Why parental choice in Utah Fits All Scholarship is real accountability
The program intentionally puts parents in charge of academic accountability, or their child’s outcomes. That’s the right thing to do.
The principles of prayer in public meetings
Even those representatives who do not have a particular religious commitment can recognize the importance of religious exercise to the people of the state and nation and signaling that the government harbors no hostility to that exercise.
Education choice program helps students with serious illness continue school
People seek education options outside the norm for many reasons. Some families have children who need a specific option because of serious illness.
Judges’ allegiance is to the law, not personalities or causes
When they do their job right, their decisions will reflect existing law rather than partisanship.
Working paper on history of parent-driven education points toward reforms
Parents and policymakers alike may find the paper useful in understanding education policy, where we are likely headed, and what we should do next.