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Associated Press
09-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Access to ESA and School Choice Funds Expanded for Veritas Press Families
Classical Christian education company expands access to Educational Savings Accounts and other funding options in 12 states, with more on the way. 'The opportunity to use ESA and School Choice funds allows parents to make the best educational decisions for their children, and Veritas is dedicated to making these options available...'— Dr. Bob Cannon, Veritas Scholars Academy Headmaster LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 / / -- Veritas Press, a classical Christian education program and leading curriculum provider for kindergarten through twelfth grade, is partnering with 12 states to offer families access to Education Savings Accounts (ESA), school choice funds, and tax credits for its educational programs. New partnerships in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Utah and Wyoming join existing access in Arizona, Florida, New Hampshire, Virginia, and West Virginia, bringing the total to 12 states. The company is actively expanding to additional states to further broaden access. Veritas is an approved provider for ESA fund allocation in these states. ESAs provide parents with an authorized, publicly funded savings account for educational expenses. These funds can be used tax-free for a variety of academic needs, including school tuition, tutoring, online education programs, and instructional materials. Each state operates its own unique ESA program, offering flexibility for families. Veritas curriculum can also be covered by other options like school choice funds and tax credit programs on a state-by-state basis. 'As we continue to expand our involvement in these programs, we are excited to see more families gain access to vital resources that support their children's education,' said Dr. Bob Cannon, Headmaster of Veritas Scholars Academy. 'The opportunity to use ESA and School Choice funds allows parents to make the best educational decisions for their children, and Veritas is dedicated to making these options available in as many states as possible to empower families with more choice and flexibility.' Programs like these provide parents flexibility for a wide range of options, so they can choose a learning setting that aligns with the student's needs. These funding choices help offer parents greater control over their child's education, empowering them to choose the most suitable educational path. See the various options here: Veritas will continue working to facilitate access to ESAs and other approved funding options across more states for families seeking a classical Christian education. For more information, families can schedule time for a free consultation HERE. About Veritas Press With more than 10,000 students taking online classes, Veritas Press is an award-winning classical Christian education organization that provides homeschooling families and schools with best-in-class curricula for tens of thousands more. In addition, Veritas offers the fully accredited Veritas Scholars Academy, which uses the Veritas Press curricula to educate students through flexible, self-paced courses and live online classes. By combining innovative technology with a classical Christian education, their rigorous program—taught by highly credentialed and experienced teachers—raises the standard of education to ensure children are prepared for life in all areas. Learn more at Art Siegert Veritas Press +1 706-289-6138 [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X Other Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Controlled Open Enrollment period begins Monday for St. Johns County schools
The next Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) application period begins Monday, April 28th for St. Johns County Public Schools. The School Choice program allows parents and guardians to apply to have their child attend a school outside of their district-assigned attendance boundary. Applications will be accepted until May 15th. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< Below are the schools with spaces available: Elementary Crookshank Elementary (101 seats) Hartley Elementary (73 seats) Hickory Creek Elementary (18 seats) Ketterlinus Elementary (46 seats) Ocean Palms Elementary (218 seats) Osceola Elementary (79 seats) PVPV/Rawlings Elementary (252 seats) Timberlin Creek Elementary (63 seats) Webster Elementary (327 seats) Middle R.J. Murray Middle School (164 seats) Landrum Middle School (74 seats) Sebastian Middle School (111 seats) [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] How it works: Parents and guardians will be notified by email during the week of May 19th if their student is selected. A response is required within five days, according to the school district. Students in the Controlled Open Enrollment program will be able to stay at their chosen school until they reach its highest grade level, so long as they maintain good attendance and behavior. Students from outside of St. Johns County also qualify, so long as open seats remain after in-county students are assigned. Read: St. Johns County School District announces semi-finalists for superintendent position [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Texas Education: Funding the Future
AUSTIN (KMID/KPEJ)- This week, Texas lawmakers are expected to take up two pieces of legislation that will shape the future of Texas education. One would determine funding for public schools and the other would create an education savings account program to allow families to pay for private school with taxpayer dollars. The concept of school vouchers has been heavily supported by Republicans, including Governor Greg Abbott, who declared School Choice an 'emergency item' this session. It's also been strongly opposed by Texas Democrats, including former teacher and state representative, James Talarico, who called the idea of vouchers a 'scam'. 'Private school vouchers are a scam that will take our tax dollars out of our underfunded public schools and give those tax dollars to unaccountable private schools that primarily serve the wealthy,' Talarico said. Abbott, however, disagreed, and said School Choice is just that- giving Texas families an opportunity to make the best choice for themselves. 'There are families that have two or three or four kids, and a public school may be right for one, but a private school may be right for another, home school may be right for a third, and no one knows better what's right for their child than their own parent,' Abbott said. Watch extended interviews with Abbott and Talarico in the videos above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Deadline to submit Ware County School Choice applications approaching
Time is ticking to get applications in for School Choice in Ware County. By applying, parents and guardians get a chance to transfer their child into their preferred school for the 2025-2025 school year. The program is available to any student within the school district. Applications must be submitted by February 28th. Read: Brantley County ending trash contract with Republic after 'unacceptable' service If you've already done it in the past, it may be time to renew. The Ware County School District says parents and guardians must reapply for School Choice when their child moves from one school level to another, such as elementary to middle school. To apply for the School Choice program, click here. To enroll your Ware County student for pre-k in the upcoming school year, click here. Read: Final suspects in GA drug trafficking investigation 'Operation: Ghost Busted' sentenced [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Will Trump's and Musk's support be key to school choice victory in Texas?
This time two years ago, a massive school choice program seemed poised to pass the Texas Legislature. The effort had overwhelming support from Gov. Greg Abbott, the Texas Senate and plenty of other enthusiasts — from school choice advocate Corey DeAngelis to Fort Worth Catholic Bishop Michael Olson. With the wind at their backs, it looked like nothing could stop them. The Texas House did. After several special sessions and despite a strong Republican majority, the bill failed. Two years later, having used the Republican primary process to expel most of the state representatives who blocked the bill's success, school choice proponents have added additional big-name support: President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Indeed, the president, whose administration has issued a torrent of major policy decisions in his first weeks back in office, has made known his desires for Texas' school choice bill, which passed the Senate on Feb. 5. 'Lt. Gov. Patrick has now passed School Choice six times out of the Texas Senate, only to see it die in the Texas House every time, but he never quits,' Trump wrote on his social media site, Truth Social. 'The Texas House must now pass School Choice to deliver a gigantic Victory for Texas students and parents. I will be watching them closely,' he added. Musk shared Trump's comments about school choice in Texas via his X account on Friday, adding that he hopes Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows will act on the bill. 'If kids only have one school option and it's bad, then it's like they never had a chance at all,' he wrote. Burrows' Valentine's Day reply was an AI-generated image of a candy heart saying, 'We will.' How very appropriate. It would be difficult to deny, in the wake of his astounding victory and his overwhelming success at winning approval for his Cabinet, that Trump — for better or worse — appears to have the Midas touch. In the early weeks of his second term, he's already made good on a number of promises that many observers, myself included, believed he would toss to the wayside. And while he's been the source of much derision from the left, he's enjoyed more victories in these early weeks than most would care to admit. Of course, Trump's support guarantees nothing when it comes to the Texas House. Since ridding the House of many detractors after their epic loss last session, school choice advocates have only doubled down on their plans to bring a massive school choice plan to Texas. This year's proposal is even more generous and expansive than the previous version. The latest bill would provide $10,000 per student for private education or tutoring, with additional funds for students with learning disabilities, and even $2,000 per child to support homeschooling families. If passed, it will be the largest school choice package in the nation. Its chances are certainly better this time around, especially with a Legislature reshaped to support the effort. Politics is tricky, but Trump's decision to weigh-in on the debate, at least while he has the political juice to make it happen, is a shot in the arm to school choice proponents. Let's hope it's also a deterrent to those who are hoping for a repeat of 2023. Look out. Trump is watching. We love to hear from Texans with opinions on the news — and to publish those views in the Opinion section. • Letters should be no more than 150 words. • Writers should submit letters only once every 30 days. • Include your name, address (including city of residence), phone number and email address, so we can contact you if we have questions. You can submit a letter to the editor two ways: • Email letters@ (preferred). • Fill out this online form. Please note: Letters will be edited for style and clarity. Publication is not guaranteed. The best letters are focused on one topic.
