Innovation in School Design

A recent report from Transcend, a national organization focused on innovation in school design, surveyed more than 100 education providers and experts to identify “instructive lessons for extraordinary learning.” Stand Together Trust reported on three key findings from the report regarding innovative education models. Key finding 1: Promising education models were fueled by powerful agreements … Read more

How does your state rank for open enrollment?

A recent report from Reason Foundation found that only 11 states have mandatory open enrollment laws, while 26 states allow public schools to charge tuition to public school transfer students. “In the United States, school assignments are determined by families’ residences, casting unseen dividing lines in communities throughout the country. These government-imposed district boundaries or … Read more

Public schools see enrollment decline post-Covid

According to The 74, California state data projects at least 10% drops in student enrollment in public schools over the next decade. Similarly, a study from Tyton Partners shows a 9% decrease in families reporting their children are enrolled in public schools. “[M]ost students exited their district public schools to enroll in charter schools and … Read more

West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Helps Ensure Students and Families Have Access to Expanded Educational Opportunities  

Dissolving injunction restores educational options for over 3,000 students already approved for the Hope Scholarship program CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Today, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals dissolved an injunction issued by the lower court that had prevented the implementation of the Hope Scholarship program. Thousands of West Virginia students will now be able … Read more

yes. every kid. foundation. celebrates launch of Idaho’s Empowering Parents Grants Program

Program will provide microgrants to eligible families for education-related expenses BOISE, Idaho – Today, Gov. Brad Little announced the launch of Idaho’s Empowering Parents Grants Program, which will provide up to $50 million in microgrants to eligible Idaho families for education-related expenses. Executive Director Andrew Clark issued the following statement on behalf of yes. every … Read more

West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Denies Motion to Stay by Narrow Margin, Will Take Up the Case on Expedited Basis

Ruling blocks access to educational options for over 3,000 students already approved for the Hope Scholarship program but foretells final word from the high court by the holidays     CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Today, by a vote of 3-2, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denied the Attorney General’s motion to stay regarding the … Read more

West Virginia Students and Families Further Blocked from Accessing Expanded Educational Opportunities

Ruling blocks access to educational options for over 3,000 students who applied for the Hope Scholarship program    CHARLESTON, WV. – By a vote of 2 to 1, the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia denied the Attorney General’s motion to stay regarding the new Hope Scholarship Program, further blocking over 3,000 students from … Read more

Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Blocking Education Scholarships for West Virginian Families and Students

Ruling leaves 3,000 families who applied for the Hope Scholarship program in the lurch CHARLESTON, WV. – Today, the Kanawha County Circuit Court issued a preliminary injunction, blocking families and students from using the state’s new Hope Scholarship program. In response to this ruling, Executive Director Andrew Clark issued the following statement on behalf of … Read more

yes. every kid. foundation. Supports & Promotes Hope Scholarship for West Virginia Students

West Virginia Families Can Apply For The $4,600 Hope Scholarship Beginning March 1, 2022  YESF Executive Director, Clark: “A Banner Day for Better Education in WV” https://givekidshopewv.com/ CHARLESTON, WV – yes. every kid. foundation., an education advocacy organization, announced today that it will be supporting and promoting the West Virginia Hope Scholarship. The application is … Read more