One Voice for Public Policy: State Level Parental Choice in Education
Almost needless to say, big and exciting things have and continue to happen in the realm of parental empowerment through school choice. On the state level, the latest development occurred last week in the State of Texas as a long anticipated $1 billion education savings account program was signed into law. It has the potential to give the parents of up to 100,000 children the ability to send their child to the school of their choosing. Its passage brings the number of states on track to offer universal school choice to their residents to 15, in addition to 6 other states offering other forms of choice.
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One Voice for Public Policy - The Continuing Assault on the Constitution and Parental Rights in Education
The Walz Administration has recently taken two actions which appear to show a disregard both for our State and Federal Constitution as well as the right and duty of parents to direct the education of their children. This is concerning to us.
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One Voice for Public Policy - Reaching Out to Our Communities
Lutheran schools are an integral part of many LCMS congregations. In fact, early in our history, any congregation wishing to join the LCMS was required to operate a Christian day school. And why were schools deemed so essential?
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One Voice for Public Policy - Christian Citizenship: Balancing Humility and Bold Action
With November’s election now behind us, we find ourselves in a strangely quiet political time. For a few short weeks before new political battles erupt, we have an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve been experiencing during the past election season, perhaps discerning a few nuggets of wisdom to help guide us in the months and years to come.
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One Voice for Public Policy - Pray Without Ceasing
As we arrive at the end of a very long and stressful election campaign and cycle we must remember that one of our primary responsibilities as Christians is to pray. Pray for our nation, pray for our leaders, and pray for God's will to be done in our election.
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One Voice for Public Policy: Something Political We Can ALL Support?!
Is it possible? Is there a political cause everyone can feel good about supporting?
As we enter into the final stages of this political season, one thing is clear: there is much confusion and much controversy regarding most political issues. There is, however, one issue that stands out in contrast --- one issue that enjoys broad bipartisan support. That unifying issue is greater parental choice in education!
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