THE POWER OF SCHOOL CHOICE

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SCHOOL CHOICE STORIES

Season 1 of The Right Idea Podcast focuses on the stories of the families, teachers, and education leaders who all believe in the value of school choice in Wisconsin.

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The Right Idea Podcast – Episode 10 – The Politics Behind School Choice – Part 1 – Ft. Kevin Nicholson

The Right Idea Podcast Season 1, Episode 10 “The Politics of School Choice-Part 1” Despite widespread support for school choice among families of all political stripes in Wisconsin, Democrat legislators have launched a variety of attacks on the program. This episode debunks some of the criticisms often lobbed at choice schools. Podcast Host: Kevin Nicholson, Founder and President of No …

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The Right Idea Podcast – Episode 11 – The Politics Behind School Choice Part 2 – Ft. Kevin Nicholson

The Right Idea Podcast Season 1, Episode 11 “The Politics of School Choice-Part 2” Finishing up with a final look at the politics of school choice in both Wisconsin – and at the national level. Podcast Host: Kevin Nicholson, Founder and President of No Better Friend Corp. Produced, Written & Edited by Emelia Rohl, Communications Director of No Better Friend …

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RESEARCH ON SCHOOL CHOICE

Learn more about how school choice improves educational outcomes and provides significant benefits to the entire community

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A Wise Investment: The Productivity of Public and Private Schools of Choice in Wisconsin
Corey DeAngelis, Reason Foundation; Cato Institute; Educational Freedom Institute
Private and independent charter schools tend to be more cost-effective than district-run public schools in the state overall and for the vast majority of individual cities
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How Expanding Wisconsin’s School Choice Programs Can Lead to More College Graduates and a Stronger Economy
Will Flanders, Ph.D., Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Increased enrollment in Wisconsin’s parental choice programs could lead to more college graduates in certain fields, which has a ripple effect of higher lifetime earnings and more consumer spending
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Busting Six Myths About School Choice
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
WILL presents 5 myths and misconceptions about school choice in Wisconsin – along with evidence to show why they are wrong
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Private School Choice and Character: More Evidence from Milwaukee
Corey DeAngelis, Reason Foundation; Cato Institute; Educational Freedom Institute AND Patrick Wolf, University of Arkansas - Department of Education Reform
This paper examines the effects of Milwaukee’s school voucher program on adult criminal activity and paternity suits. Using matched student-level data, the authors find that exposure to the program in 8th or 9th grade predicts lower rates of conviction for criminal activity and lower rates of paternity suits by ages 25 to 28
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Wisconsin Special Needs Children Deserve School Choice
Will Flanders, Ph.D., Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
This policy brief paints a picture of the current status of special needs students in Wisconsin, examines the extent to which the needs of disabled students are being met in traditional public schools, and the extent to which the SNSP must be reformed in order to give special needs children school choice
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Apples to Apples, The Definitive Look at School Test Scores in Milwaukee and Wisconsin for 2019
Will Flanders, Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Milwaukee’s Parental Choice Program schools show proficiency rates higher than Milwaukee Public Schools in both English language arts and in mathematics. Proficiency rates in math exceed rates in MPS by 3.9% and 4.6% in ELA on average.

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