Portland families deserve more school choice, not less
Last Tuesday, the Portland school board held a workshop to discuss a proposal from Portland Public Schools (PPS) Superintendent, Xavier Botana, which would give the district greater control in managing […]
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Maine has the infrastructure to make open enrollment a reality
Support for school choice is becoming increasingly strong and widespread, actually transcending the often-impervious boundaries of political party identification. Over the course of nearly two years, support increased by eight […]
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Arizona’s expansion of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts a model for Maine and nation
The Arizona State Legislature recently passed a bill that will greatly expand access to the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, as well as allow families to spend the funds they […]
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Maine’s Legislature and Department of Education must act on SCOTUS ruling
On June 21, 2022, the United States Supreme Court released its decision in the case of Carson v. Makin, declaring unconstitutional the 1981 “sectarian exclusion” to Maine’s Town Tuitioning program. […]
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Release: Maine Policy Applauds SCOTUS Ruling in Carson v. Makin
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 21, 2022Contact: Jacob PosikDirector of CommunicationsOffice: 207.321.2550 Maine Policy Institute Releases Statement SupportingSCOTUS Decision in Carson v. Makin PORTLAND, Maine – Maine Policy Institute CEO […]
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Hybrid learning during pandemic cements Cape Elizabeth parent’s support for school choice
For John Lewis, his local school district’s decision to enact hybrid learning during the COVID-19 pandemic made finding a work-life balance difficult and strengthened his belief in school choice. Lewis, […]
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New school choice map underscores need for more education options in Maine
A new publication from Maine Policy Institute shows which municipalities in Maine allow public K-12 education funding to follow their resident students to a school of their choice. These towns, […]
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Release: Maine Policy releases the School Choice Map of Maine
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 5, 2021Contact: Jacob PosikDirector of CommunicationsOffice: 207.321.2550Cell: 207.240.7064 Maine Policy Institute Releases the School Choice Map of Maine New interactive map shows current and future […]
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Release: Maine Policy, EdChoice submit amicus brief in Carson v. Makin
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 14, 2021Contact: Jacob PosikDirector of CommunicationsOffice: 207.321.2550 Maine Policy and EdChoice file amicus brief in Carson v. MakinU.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments in Maine-based case later this […]
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SCOTUS ruling on religious school funding could pave way to victory for similar Maine case
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to strike down a Montana provision prohibiting state aid to religious schools. The case, Espinosa v. Montana Department of Revenue, involved a […]
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