The results of the independent Harvard University study of the innovative Horizon scholarshipprogram demonstrate that school choice and education scholarships can be successfully applied tosocio-economically disadvantaged communities on a district-wide basis… Academic scores among Horizonstudents are rising; public school overcrowding is falling; and parental satisfaction among scholarshipstudents is soaring.
Consolidating Elections to Increase Turnout and Save Taxpayer Dollars
Uniform election dates produce four main benefits: 1) higher voter turnout, 2) election administration cost savings, 3) decreased likelihood of special interests dominating a low-turnout election, and 4) reduced election worker burnout. Key points: Seven states require municipal elections to be consolidated with even-year federal election dates. This increases turnout and saves $29.5-129 million for...