The LIBRE Initiative pushes for educational options in Georgia
The LIBRE Initiative recognizes how important education is to the success of each individual, as well as the future success of our nation. It’s essential that we prepare young people
LIBRE & AFP-NM Thank Rep. Cook for Bills that Give Educational Opportunity to Every Student
Grassroots groups push for Education Freedom Accounts (SANTA FE, NM) – Today, The LIBRE Initiative-New Mexico and Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico thanked state Representative Zach Cook for introducing sensible legislation, House Bill
ICYMI: Univision Atlanta Hosted LIBRE’s David Casas to Talk Educational Options
(ATLANTA, GA) – Univision Atlanta hosted David Casas, Community Engagement Director for The LIBRE Initiative-Georgia, to talk about House Bill (HB) 60, Georgia Educational Scholarship Act, a bill in Georgia’s
LIBRE-FL Testifies in Support of SB 48: Bill to Expand Educational Freedom
(Tallahassee, FL) – Yesterday, Cesar Grajales, public affairs director for The LIBRE Initiative, testified in front of the Florida Senate Education Committee in support of SB 48, a bill that
National School Choice Week: A time to reflect on educational opportunity when families need flexibility more than ever
Now more than ever, flexibility within the U.S. education system is not just a desire, but a necessity. Parents and teachers are adapting to an ever-changing environment, and while politicians
Education Toolkit: New Mexico
Before this pandemic, increasing education opportunities for families was a top priority. Since the spread of the virus and the ensuing lockdown, it has become vital. The unprecedented shift to
Myths Versus Facts: Education Scholarship Accounts
Education Scholarship Accounts, or ESAs, are special accounts managed by families used exclusively for the educational benefit of their child. Through ESAs, parents can access a portion of the funding
Las Micro-Donaciones educativas brindarían un alivio muy necesario a las familias latinas en Georgia
Por Dr David Casas La pandemia de COVID-19 ha afectado casi todas las facetas de nuestras vidas, incluida la educación de nuestros hijos. Mientras los resultados de la educación en
Educational microgrants would provide much-needed relief for Latino families across Georgia
By Dr. David Casas The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every facet of our lives, including our children’s education. While the results of remote schooling vary from district to district,
ICYMI: El Nuevo Georgia Echoes LIBRE’s Efforts to Advance Educational Microgrants in Georgia
(Atlanta, GA) – Last week, El Nuevo Georgia reported The LIBRE Initiative’s call for approval of educational microgrants. These educational microgrants, provided by unspent funding from the CARES Act, could
The LIBRE Initiative – VA Expresses Support for Criminal Justice, Education and Healthcare Reforms in Special Session
(Richmond, Virginia) – The LIBRE Initiative – Virginia, an organization committed to empowering the Latino community announced plans to engage on several key issues during the upcoming General Assembly’s special
National School Choice Week Is About Celebrating Uniqueness
Hispanic families understand the life-changing value of educational opportunity. And they know that every student in America deserves a quality education that fits his or her unique talents. Time and
Stand Up for Students on National School Choice Week
Hispanics, like all Americans, know that a quality education is the key to a brighter future. And the best education is one that’s personalized to a child’s unique needs, learning
Supreme Court Ruling Brings Hope to Hispanic Families in Colorado.
Those bent on restricting educational options for the neediest students in Colorado are on the defensive these days, as support builds for allowing parents to send their children to the
Colorado’s Equal Funding for Charter Schools a Win for Hispanic Families
On the final day of the 2017 legislative session, and with bipartisan support, Colorado legislators finally passed a bill to ensure public charter schools students receive equitable funding. The bill
National Charter School Week Is the Perfect Time to Celebrate the Success of School Choice
This week, National Charter School Week, is a big week for Hispanics. That’s because Hispanic students comprise roughly 30 percent of charter school enrollment compared to 25% in traditional public
The Inexorable Success of School Choice Is, Once Again, Good News for Hispanic Families.
School choice policies around the nation are enjoying strong momentum and there is no sign on the horizon that this might change anytime soon. If anything, reality might be slowly
Hispanic Students Set to Benefit from Momentum Behind School Choice
Recently, the White House released a preliminary budget proposal that would increase funding for school choice programs in the U.S. Department of Education. While the budget contains several cuts to
New Mexico Charter School Moratorium Will Hurt Families, Minority Students.
In December of last year, New Mexico state Representative Christine Trujillo (D- Albuquerque) introduced legislation that would stop the approval of new charter schools in New Mexico for at least
Among much uncertainty, a renewed focus on school choice is set to benefit Hispanic families
As a new president takes office, the administration will face long list of policy challenges. One of the most urgent challenges for millions of Latino families around the country will
Minimum Wage Hike Forces Arizona Schools to Choose Between Debt and Layoffs
Four states voted to raise the minimum wage in the recent elections, going against the best advice of economists and analysts who warned such moves were likely to put a
Nevada ESA Empowers Students, Families
When the Nevada Education Savings Account (ESA) law passed last year, there were many different reactions: supporters rejoiced about the first universal school choice program in the country which would
School Choice in Washington D.C. – Working So Well, the White House Wants to Kill It
One of the most frustrating truisms of “business as usual” in Washington D.C. is that when something works ‘too well,’ the government loves to step in and stop it. Sadly,
Arizona School Choice Expansion Halted
The Arizona House and Senate are going full steam ahead to pass a few last minute – albeit important – items in their last weeks of session.. As with many