Council for American Private Education (CAPE)

CAPE was pleased to join members of Congress and school choice advocates at the Capitol yesterday in support of bringing educational choice to families nationwide!

Was honored yesterday to join representatives of Agudath Israel for lunch before they headed to Capitol Hill in support of school choice. Here CAPE Board member David Zwiebel introduces Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, sponsor of the Educational Choice for Children Act.

Education freedom is on the move across the country! It’s very popular in most states because parents want the ability to choose the best education for their kids, including private schools.

ICYMI: Here’s a great video about the value of Catholic education!

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The debate over private school choice in Idaho heats up as lawmakers advocate for $50M in funding, while Governor Brad Little pushes for strict standards of fairness, transparency, and accountability.

What does ‘fair, responsible, transparent, accountable’ mean in private school choice? Gov. Brad Little gave lawmakers four targets to win his support for private education subsidies. Here’s what those could look like in practice.

National School Choice Week (Jan. 26–31), celebrates the power of education freedom! 🎉

The U.S. Department of Education is recognizing diverse K-12 options, giving parents the freedom to choose the best fit for their children. With more than 14 MILLION students benefiting from school choice, we celebrate those working to ensure every child has access to high-quality education.

https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-celebrates-national-school-choice-week #:~:text=It%20begins%20today%2C%20Sunday%2C%20Jan,%2C%20Jan.%2031%2C%202025.

U.S. Department of Education Celebrates National School Choice Week Education Department today announced, in line with President Trump’s unwavering commitment to expanding school choice and ensuring all American students have access to high-quality education, its recognition and celebration of National School Choice Week.

CAPE was pleased to be on Capitol Hill today to hear Senators Tim Scott and Bill Cassidy, and former counselor to President Trump Kellyanne Conway, talk about the importance of school choice.

Thousands of K-12 students gathered at the Utah Capitol for National School Choice Week, advocating for education options that best fit their needs. Utah is expanding school choice and empowering families.

https://www.ksl.com/article/51234165/around-1000-students-rally-for-school-choice-at-utah-capitol

“The temporary pause does not impact Title I, IDEA, or other formula grants, nor does it apply to Federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans under Title IV [of the Higher Education Act],” Education Department spokesperson Madi Biedermann said in a statement.

White House freeze on federal aid will not affect student loans, Education Department says The Education Department said Trump's freeze on federal aid will not affect federal Pell Grants and student loans.