Iowa Governor Signs Historic School Choice Bill into Law

In a rousing kickoff to National School Choice Week, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation into law Tuesday that will…

Information Page for the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) Program

Visit this page at the U.S. Department of Education's website for important FAQs on EANS.

EANS, GEER, & ESSER Deadlines and Announcements

Information from the U.S. Department of Education on federal COVID relief programs, including EANS, GEER, and ESSER.

Commentary: Religious Charters?

"Are they constitutional?" is not the only question.

December 2022 CAPE Outlook

Religious Charters?

Outlook 479

Tennessee Court Upholds School Choice Program, and other topics

Outlook 478

The Nation's Report Card: Catholic Schools a Bright Spot Amidst Dismal News

Outlook 477

Stunning Summer Decisions from Two Federal Courts on Private Schools' Tax Exempt Status

24 Private Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 24 exemplary private schools among the 297 schools honored as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022. Private schools are nominated by the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) as being among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or national normed tests. A list of the private National Blue Ribbon Schools is available on CAPE's web site.

2022 National Blue Ribbon School Winners Announced

The National Blue Ribbon School Program has honored and recognized great American public and private elementary, middle, and high schools since 1982. The Blue Ribbon distinction has become a symbol of quality and excellence recognized by everyone from parents to policy-makers in thousands of communities. Here is the full list of the private schools who have been awarded this distinction in 2022.

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