The Issues

Education Freedom

What Cyber Charter Schools Have to Offer

Virginia has only three operating charter schools, and the concept of virtual schools is still a new frontier. But around the country, both are expanding – often together – and...
Jefferson Forum
February 3, 2010

Where the School Boards Association is Right.

Charter school advocates are often critical of the resistance local School Boards offer these independent public schools designed to serve often under-educated student populations in systems trying to educate a...

Christian Braunlich
February 3, 2010

Better Education for All Children: A Virginia Educational Improvement Tax Credit

No issue is more challenging for the Virginia General Assembly this year than the budget. But while opponents of parental choice argue that a tax credit for corporations offering scholarships...

Jefferson Forum
February 2, 2010

Where the School Boards Association is Right

Though Virginia may currently be a vast wasteland for quality charter innovation that could help kids, the Virginia School Boards Association is right on this: the quality of the charter...
Jefferson Forum
January 20, 2010

The Positive Legal Consequences of a Disabilities Scholarship

As the General Assembly struggles to reduce costs and burdens on local school divisions this year, they might consider a scholarship for students with disabilities.

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Christian Braunlich
January 7, 2010

The Positive Legal Consequences of Disabilities TAG Grants

Since 2006, State Senator Walter Stosch has introduced legislation that would create Tuition Assistance Grants for students with disabilities in Virginia. As the General Assembly struggles to reduce costs and...
Jefferson Forum
January 6, 2010

Legal Consequences of a Tuition Assistance Grant Program for Students With Disabilities

A new study by former Virginia state Solicitor General William Hurd demonstrates the need for a state Tuition Assistance Grant for Students With Disabilities — and explains why the legal...

Jefferson Forum
December 28, 2009

Will Bipartisanship Rule in Building Charter Schools?

A 17-point victory offers newly-elected Governor Bob McDonnell a mandate on those policies he made part of his platform. Developing quality public charter schools – particularly those that would serve...

Christian Braunlich
November 12, 2009

Will Bipartisanship Rule in Building Quality Charter Schools?

A 17-point victory offers newly-elected Governor Bob McDonnell a mandate on those policies he made part of his platform. Developing quality public charter schools – particularly those that would serve...
Jefferson Forum
November 11, 2009

Jefferson Forum concentrates on policies that affect everyday life in Virginia

Economic Freedom

Lower taxes and fewer regulations

Education Freedom

More choices for Virginia families

Energy Freedom

Reliable, affordable energy

Worker Freedom

Protecting Virginia’s right-to-work tradition

These are the building blocks of a more competitive and prosperous Virginia.