EDUCATION - School Choice - Independence Institute

DeVoss should ‘persist’ despite liberal opposition 0
- February 21, 2017
Free-thinking, ambitious, successful women are to be respected and empowered, even if their opinions diverge from those of a specific ideology. We should applaud DeVos’s tenacity in the face of attempts to silence and marginalize her.

The attacks will no doubt continue. Nevertheless, DeVos should persist.
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Having a choice in education can make a huge difference 0
- January 25, 2017
This week is National School Choice Week, which means it’s time to once again celebrate the power of educational choice.

This week is a celebration of more than an interesting theory or idea. It’s about making a difference in thousands of students’ lives every day.
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Altering Courses: A Profile of Crossroads School 0
- June 23, 2016
In “Altering Courses,” Senior Education Policy Analyst Ross Izard describes his time at Crossroads School in Longmont, Colorado. Described lovingly as the “island of misfit toys where everybody fits,” Crossroads is a private, faith-based alternative school for at-risk middle and high school students. Started in 2010 with the specific goal of serving children whose needs
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Intervening for Success: A Profile of the Havern School for Children with Learning Disabilities 0
- March 28, 2016
Havern’s intervention model, rich history, and tight-knit community form the foundations of a truly inspirational school.
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The Inevitability of Educational Choice 0
- January 29, 2016
Well, my friends, National School Choice Week 2016 is almost over. I know, I know. Every week should really be National School Choice Week. But let’s be honest, we can’t expect to pull together massive rallies like the one we had yesterday every week. And hey, at least you got to watch some sweet videos […]
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Celebrating National School Choice Week 2016 0
- January 27, 2016
Does everybody know what time it is? No, not Tool Time. Do I look like Tim Allen to you? It’s National School Choice Week! This year’s National School Choice Week is a big one, with 16,140 events scheduled around the country, including 318 here in Colorado. Governor Hickenlooper joined 31 other governors and 240 municipal […]
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