U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of Anti-School-Choice 9th Circuit Decision

May 24th, 2010 · Blog, For Donors, For Parents, For Schools, Legislation, Media

Education Choice Advocates Hope Court Will Reverse Ninth Circuit, Declare Tax Credit Program Constitutional

Washington, D.C. (May 24, 2010) -
Supporters of school choice programs that provide children with educational opportunity will once again have their day in court—in front of the Supreme Court of the United States. The Court decided today that it would hear an appeal to a Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision that declared an Arizona school choice program unconstitutional.

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Arizona Legislature adopts sweeping education reforms

May 11th, 2010 · Blog, For Donors, For Parents, For Schools, Legislation, Media



GOLDWATER INSTITUTE DAILY – MAY 11, 2010
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This session Arizona lawmakers enacted some of the most far-reaching K-12 education reforms in state history. The changes have received little attention from any Arizona media so far. But you can bet you’ll hear much more as the state implements the new laws.

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A look at Arizona’s Private Education Tax Credit

April 5th, 2010 · Blog, For Donors, For Parents, For Schools, Legislation, Media

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AZ Senate to Hear HB 2663/2664 on March 31, 2010

March 30th, 2010 · Blog, For Donors, For Parents, For Schools, Legislation, Media

MEETING NOTICE

On Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 1:30 pm in SHR1, the Senate Committee on Education Accountability and Reform will hear two school choice bills — HB 2663 and HB 2664.

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Arizona House Moves to Improve Tuition Tax Credit Program

March 10th, 2010 · Blog, For Donors, For Parents, For Schools, Legislation, Media



GOLDWATER INSTITUTE DAILY – NOVEMBER 23, 2009
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Through the magic of public access television, I recently watched debate before the state House of Representatives on bills to reform the tuition scholarship tax credit program. I’m happy to report that legislators engaged in a substantive discussion and adopted amendments from both parties…

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2010 School Choice Day!

March 5th, 2010 · Blog, For Donors, For Parents, For Schools, Legislation, Media

2010 School Choice Day
March 23, 2010
11:00 am – 2:00pm

Join the Arizona STO Association (ASTOA) and its members and supporters on the Senate Lawn at the Arizona State Capital to celebrate and show support for Arizona’s many school choice programs…

School Choice Day Flyer Click here for a flyer!

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Meeting Open to the Public – Thursday @ 2pm

December 9th, 2009 · Blog, For Donors, For Parents, For Schools, Legislation

MEETING NOTICE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

On Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 2:00 pm in HHR5, the Legislative Tax Credit Review Committee will be holding a hearing at the Capitol. Rep. Murphy has requested that Harry Miller, President of TOPS for Kids, testify on behalf of the School Tuition Organizations. Supporters of School Choice are encouraged to attend.

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Listen to 2nd Meeting of the Private School Tax Credit Review Committee

November 17th, 2009 · Blog, For Donors, For Parents, For Schools, Legislation, Media


As a follow up to a recent blog post, a recording of the 2nd Private School Tax Credit Review Committee Meeting that was held on November 16, 2009 can be found here.

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Private School Tax Credit Review Committee Holds Second Meeting

November 16th, 2009 · Blog, Legislation


MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: The second meeting of the Private School Tuition Tax Credit Review Committee formed by Speaker Kirk Adams (R-Dist. 19) in October is scheduled to meet today to review information provided from individual STO organizations regarding the application, administration and approval processes for the tax credits…

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APESF Response to Review Committee

November 2nd, 2009 · Blog, For Donors, For Parents, For Schools, Legislation

On October 15, the Private School Tax Credit Review Committee from the AZ House of Representatives sent a letter to all Arizona STO’s requesting information regarding their programs. The following is a copy of our response to that letter…

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