Category: Education
Parental School Choice Gains New Momentum
The pandemic has driven parental choice in education to the forefront of Americans’ minds as school closures force many parents to seek alternative education options for their children. The momentum has led to efforts to expand school choice across the nation, including in Arizona where lawmakers advanced a bill that would expand school choice vouchers. […]
CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC STATEMENT RESPONDING TO JOE BIDEN’S FALSE AND BASELESS COMMENTS ON EDUCATION & CORONAVIRUS
Club for Growth PAC issued the following statement in response to Joe Biden’s false and baseless criticism of President Trump on education and the Coronavirus Pandemic. “President Trump has a clear plan – when schools close, give parents the funds so they have the choice and flexibility they need to do what’s best for their […]
CLUB FOR GROWTH RELEASES MEMO CALLING FOR EMERGENCY PARENTAL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIPS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Club for Growth released a memorandum proposing Emergency Parental Choice Scholarships be made available to all students that are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. All students attending an accredited public district, public charter or private K-12 school, as well as homeschooled children, would be eligible. Funds can be used for tuition […]
President Trump Makes Parental Choice in Education a Priority in Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
In a recent press conference, President Trump emphasized how important it is to empower parents so they can choose which educational opportunities are best for their children.
MCINTOSH RCP OPED – “SCHOOL CHOICE GRANTS WOULD HELP STRUGGLING FAMILIES”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Club for Growth President David McIntosh published an OpEd in RealClear Politics supporting school choice grants for families due to closings in the wake of Coronavirus. Read the OpEd here. Excerpts School Choice Grants Would Help Struggling Families David McIntosh, RealClear Politics, 7/19/20 Millions of children are […]
ICYMI: Club For Growth’s David McIntosh Appears on Meet The Press
Club for Growth President and former Indiana Congressman David McIntosh appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, August 26, 2019, and he debated former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld and discussed trade and the strong economy under President Trump’s policies of lower taxes and fewer regulations. Key Excerpts: McINTOSH: “President Trump has governed as […]
Club for Growth Launches TV Ads Supporting DeVos Nomination in North Dakota and West Virginia
“We are determined to see Betsy DeVos win confirmation.” Washington, DC – The Club for Growth released the following statement from its president, David McIntosh, about its new television ad supporting the nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education: “The Club for Growth enthusiastically endorsed Betsy DeVos when President Trump nominated her in December, […]
In the Student Debt Crisis, the Worst Solution is Debt Forgiveness
It’s been conclusively proved that federally subsidizing higher education is one of the driving forces behind untenable tuition prices and an increasing debt load on students, but as Mary Clare from the Daily Signal points out, these debt forgiveness plans “do nothing to address price increases and shift more of the financial burden onto taxpayers”. […]
In The News… 5.25.16
Mike Crane and Drew Ferguson to compete in a runoff on July 26, AJC Obama’s Education Department is attempting to mandate “equalized spending” at the state and local level, even though the education law passed last year specifically forbids it, Washington Examiner Why Obama’s “mandate prosperity” is a fallacy, Real Clear Markets
Club for Growth Releases Annual Congressional Scorecard
Washington, DC – Today, the Club for Growth released its 2015 Congressional Scorecard, which ranks the voting behavior of Members of Congress based on issues relating to limited government and economic growth. To view the Club for Growth’s 2015 Congressional Scorecard and all prior scorecards, click here. “Despite slight progress in 2015, Congress has a […]