The well-being of Minnesota students took a hit during this year’s legislative session, as the Opportunity Scholarship Program was left by the wayside during final negotiations. Despite the fact that similar programs have been successful in several others states and … Continue reading
School Choice
Coalition letter to Governor Dayton in support of Opportunity Scholarships
[PDF version] May 17, 2017 Dear Governor Dayton: Thank you for your service to our state, and your commitment to ensuring that each Minnesota student has access to a quality education. Our organizations represent a wide variety of partners involved … Continue reading
Student Letter Writing Campaign to Governor Dayton
Thousands of Minnesota kids already benefit from a great non-public school education. So why not have parents and students share their positive experiences with Governor Dayton—and ask him to extend the same opportunity to others? Have parents and students (following … Continue reading
Proposed legislation to benefit Catholic schools, prospective families in need
(January 26, 2017 – The Catholic Spirit – Matthew Davidson) A bill that can help middle and low-income families afford a Catholic or private school education made headway among Minnesota Senate and House committees Jan. 24. The proposed Equity and … Continue reading
Legislature faces decisions on health care, school choice, family poverty
(January 3, 2017 – The Visitor – Joe Towalski) MCC is supporting efforts to expand school choice, oppose assisted suicide, regulate commercial surrogacy and increase aid to poor families After a contentious U.S. presidential campaign that highlighted the nation’s deep … Continue reading