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9 things to know about the big, private-school voucher plan in Republicans' tax bill

NPR asked researchers, advocates, tax experts, a parent and a public school leader for their thoughts on this first-of-its-kind national voucher plan. Here's what they said.

May 23, 2025
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By:
  • Cory Turner
A private school student works on a lesson at St. Luke's Lutheran School in Oviedo, Fla.

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  • Education

What to know about a federal proposal to help families pay for private school

Republicans want to use the federal tax code to create a national school voucher even in states where voters have fought such efforts.

May 14, 2025
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By:
  • Cory Turner
Atlanta Public Schools sign. (Courtesy Rough Draft Atlanta)

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UPDATE: Heightened security at Atlanta schools following social media threats

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) sent alerts to parents and staff on Wednesday night about threats made against schools in the district. 

September 12, 2024
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By:
  • Collin Kelley
library room

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  • Education

Special school for dyslexic students opens in Macon

Starting with just 30 dyslexic students in second through fifth grades, the Roberts Academy at Mercer University hopes to more than double enrollment over the next few years. It’s the first of its kind outside of metro Atlanta.

August 14, 2024
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
House Education Committee

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Top GOP Georgia lawmakers flex muscle in latest school voucher push

An expansion to Georgia’s school voucher program is getting another shot this year after passing the House Education Committee on party lines Wednesday.

March 14, 2024
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  • Ross Williams
Lawmakers, teachers, school board members and parents gather for a town hall meeting on new Florida curriculum standards for Black history on Thursday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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  • Education

A lot is happening in Florida education. These are some of the changes kids will see

The Florida education system has been in the spotlight lately after Gov. Ron DeSantis banned diversity and inclusion programs in public colleges and approved a controversial social studies curriculum.

August 14, 2023
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  • Ayana Archie
Sen. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, speaks in favor of SB 233 in the Senate chambers during crossover day at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Bill for $6,500 vouchers creeps toward Georgia House passage

Georgia conservatives are getting closer to a long-held goal of broadening state funding for private school tuition and home schooling. A House committee has passed a bill that would give $6,500 educational vouchers to students who would otherwise attend low-performing schools.

March 22, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks to reporters about the coronavirus at the White House in March.

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  • Education

States Sue Education Department Over Allocation Of Pandemic Funds To Schools

Five states and the District of Columbia have accused the Trump administration of trying to unlawfully divert COVID-19 relief funds from public schools to private schools.

July 07, 2020
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  • Scott Neuman

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