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Senate committee advances bill to double Education Freedom Scholarships to 40,000; lawmakers debate budget impact The Senate Finance Committee voted to recommend SB 2247, expanding the Education Freedom Scholarship from 20,000 to 40,000 awards. Supporters cited strong demand and choice; opponents warned of rising recurring costs outside the TISA formula and potential distributional effects.

Tennessee's Senate Finance Committee is set to double the Education Freedom Scholarships to 40,000, sparking heated debates over budget impacts and the future of school funding.

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Committee advances wide home‑education package, adopts some repeals and protections, raises EFA and funding questions Members advanced a suite of bills on home education and Education Freedom Accounts — including repeal of the Home Education Advisory Council, protections for home‑educated families, and expanded access for EFA students — while flagging concerns about funding impacts, CTE seat availability, and definitions of parental authority; multiple measures were reported or sent to interim study with split committee votes.

A pivotal committee session in New Hampshire is reshaping home education laws, raising critical questions about parental rights, funding, and student access to vital programs.

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Education commissioner defends scholarship expansion, summer-learning flexibility and funding increases Commissioner Lizette Reynolds presented the Department of Education FY27 request on Feb. 24, defending proposed funding for the Education Freedom Scholarship expansion, summer-learning flexibility and continued teacher pay increases while answering lawmakers' questions on capacity, TISA interactions and unspent funds.

Tennessee's Education Commissioner is making bold moves with a proposed budget that supports expanding Education Freedom Scholarships and enhances summer learning flexibility—will it reshape the future of education in the state?

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Department of Education outlines FY27 priorities including EFS expansion, TEASA update and summer learning funding Commissioner Lizette Reynolds told the Senate Education Committee the Department of Education's FY27 request funds Education Freedom Scholarships expansion (20,000 seats), TEASA base adjustments, $5 million for summer learning transportation within a broader $120 million program, paid parental leave implementation costs, school turnaround phased funding and a small AI training investment.

Tennessee's Department of Education is set to expand Education Freedom Scholarships by 20,000 seats while also pushing for significant summer learning funding and crucial updates to the K-12 funding formula.

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This is, One of the many questions we will explore at this year's AERO conference. aeroconference.org

#learnerdesigned #learnerdirecred #educationfreedom #trust

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Lee renews push for expanded school choice, $340 million K-12 boost in State of the State In his State of the State, Governor Bill Lee proposed a $340 million addition to K-12 funding, highlighted a $2.5 billion prior investment in public schools, and urged expansion of the Education Freedom Scholarship program that has more applicants than available slots.

Governor Bill Lee is calling for a game-changing $340 million boost to K-12 education in Tennessee, aiming to expand school choice and raise teacher pay!

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Committee advances bill to let students seek alternatives to coursework that conflicts with conscience The House Education Committee approved the first substitute to HB204 by roll call (8–1). Sponsor Representative Peterson and legal expert Robin Fretwell Wilson said the bill protects students at state institutions from compelled speech and allows alternative assignments unless they cause a ‘fundamental alteration’ to required learning outcomes.

A new bill in Utah could empower students to request alternative assignments when coursework clashes with their religious beliefs, raising questions about free speech in education.

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School Choice - Shifting the Conversation Focusing on the main stakeholders

"Many of the options that school choice week highlights adhere to a conventional model of education, there is little if any inclusion of learner directed ideas or approaches.

theeducationrevolution.substack.com/p/school-cho...

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Join this 15 week intensive, benefit from AERO's over 30 years of experience helping alternatives start & sustain around the world. Scholarships & monthly payments available. Register -https://omella.com/aql5r

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Last chance to register! Starts tomorrow at 10 am Eastern Time. It highlights the work and perspectives of youth around the world across 6 continents and multiple countries. Reserve your spot www.aeroconference.org

#youthempowerment #youthentrepreneurs #educationfreedom #democracy #youthleaders

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Join us on January 17,2026, hear about the work youth from around the world are doing and their perspectives on #AlternativeEducation, #MentalHealth, #Democracy, #EducationFreedom & more.

For more information, go to - aeroconference.org

You can register here omella.com/v05oq, free for 23 & under

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Donate to Small School, Big Impact – Building a Micro School, organized by Tim Anderson Help a Retired Educator Launch a Micro School in Northern Virginia … Tim Anderson needs your support for Small School, Big Impact – Building a Micro School

Strong communities start with strong schools.
We’re raising funds to build a Micro School launching Fall 2026, focused on small classes, accountability, and student success.
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👉 gofund.me/da0a4dd2c
#EducationFreedom #MicroSchool #SchoolChoice #CommunityFirst #SupportEducation

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Take a look at AERO's Newsletter for this week -https://conta.cc/4jgnuyd If you don't subscribe yet, you can do so here. bit.ly/AERONews

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Here are two of the great sessions that are a part of AERO's Global Youth Perspectives event -1/17/26. Free for 23 & under - Register today! ~ omella.com/v05oq

#youthvoice #youthrights #youthled #educationfreedom #SelfDetermination

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Can We Have A Universal Agreement in Education? : No matter the approach, can we agree on our humanity? Listen Here - theeducationrevolution.substack.com/p/can-we-hav...

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It can be limiting to approach learning this way.

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REGISTER omella.com/aql5r for this course, & benefit from over 30 years of experience starting over 1,000 schools around the world. 15-weeks starting 1/31/26, from conception to sustainability and growth. , contact .
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Noticia desarrollada

El estado nigeriano asegura la liberación de 100 escolares secuestrados. De los 265 abducidos en St Mary's school, 100 ya están libres y serán entregadas a las autoridades locales el lunes." #Nigeria #LibertadDeEscolares.

#NBES #NigerianSchools #KidnappingRelease #EducationFreedom

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"We Hold These Truths To Be Self Evident" Except When it Comes to Youth & Their Education

"In most conventional K-12 education, students are an underrepresented population. In some cases, there’s no representation."

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Why homeschooling is still on the rise The number of children being homeschooled in the U.S. is continuing to rise years after the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The most common reason cited was concern about the school environment, including safety, drug exposure, or negative peer pressure, with 83 percent of parents saying it was a factor.”

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On 1/17/26 - Join youth from around the world as they share their perspectives & experiences on alternative education, mental health, democracy, & more. www.aeroconference.org register here omella.com/v05oq
#youthvoices #youthleadership #democracy #LearnerDirected #mentalhealth #educationfreedom

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Sometimes there's a misconception that this approach is meant as an exemption from accountability and is immune to rigor. In most cases, the reality is the opposite.

#learnerdirected #freedomtolearn #EducationFreedom

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Join us Tonight 10/30/25 with Kerry McDonald about her book, "Joyful Learning," her work at the intersection of education and enterprise, and spotlighting education entrepreneurs and the educational options they offer. Message us for the registration link.
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Join us for a chat with Kerry McDonald (@Kerry_edu) about her book, "Joyful Learning," her work at the intersection of education and enterprise, and spotlighting education entrepreneurs and the options they offer. Message us for the registration link.

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https://lnkd.in/eXYPShG5 | Peter Berg, Ed.D., CHMHC https://lnkd.in/eXYPShG5

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Another great session at our 11/8 event ~ From Tokenism to Transformation: Reimagining Youth Representation in South Africa ~ All are welcome! Free for 23 & under omella.com/u29rm
For more information, go to - aeroconference.org

#youthvoice #youthled #educationfreedom #learnerdirected #southafrica

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On 11/8, AERO is shining a spotlight on the work youth are doing around the world in the areas of education, democracy, mental health, social justice, and freedom.

Register here; omella.com/u29rm
Free for those 23 & under. See you there!

#educationfreedom #mentalhealth #democracy #justice

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Calling youth presenters 25 & under. For a virtual event on 11/8/25

Share what you're working on, an idea you have or what you're experiencing. Submit a proposal bit.ly/youthpresenter. Contact us for more details.

#educationfreedom #youthled #youthvoice #mentalhealth #socialjustice #democracy

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Another great session that will happen at our November 8th event/ Register today, omella.com/u29rm

Join youth presenters from around the world as they share their experiences on alternative education, mental health, democracy, and more.

#youthvoice #youthled #educationfreedom #learnerdirected

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Global Youth Perspectives on Alternative Education - a Virtual AERO event, 11/8/25 - Calling youth presenters 25 & under.

Share what you're working on. Submit a proposal here. bit.ly/youthpresenter.

#educationfreedom #youthled #youthvoice #mentalhealth #socialjustice #democracy

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