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Catholic Education Partners serves the Catholic community by advancing policy that empowers families and children to enjoy the benefits of a Catholic education.

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Expanding educational opportunities for families! Our President, Shawn Peterson was interviewed by OSV news to discuss how the new federal scholarship tax credit could help make Catholic education more accessible to students nationwide. osvnews.com/new-scholarship-…
New scholarship tax credit could expand access to Catholic schools, say education leaders

New scholarship tax credit could expand access to Catholic schools, say education leaders

The scholarship tax credit provision, effective Jan. 1, could eventually lead to increased contributions to Catholic nonprofits that grant K-12 scholarships.

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Are school choice programs closing public schools? Research says otherwise. #schoolchoice #publiceducation edchoice.org/2026-does-schoo…
Does School Choice Cause Public Schools to Close?

Does School Choice Cause Public Schools to Close?

Nearly three decades of data show school closures are more tied to broader enrollment and demographic trends than school choice.

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We know that standardized tests are just one way to measure student success in their education. In the EdChoice "123s of School Choice", 60% of studies found that school choice programs have a positive effect on students' test scores. edchoice.org/2026-testing-te…
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Students with disabilities are more represented and thriving in School Choice! edchoice.org/2026-students-w…
Students with Disabilities More Represented in School Choice

Students with Disabilities More Represented in School Choice

New research finds that students with disabilities participate in private school choice programs at higher rates than in public schools.

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A major school choice development in Tennessee. A constitutional challenge to the states Education Freedom Scholarship program was dismissed, allowing it to continue. edchoice.org/2026-edchoice-l… #schoolchoice #educationpolicy
EdChoice Legal Advocates Wins Major Victory Defending Tennessee School Choice Program

EdChoice Legal Advocates Wins Major Victory Defending Tennessee School Choice Program

EdChoice secured a major victory for Tennessee families Monday when a three-judge panel dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's ESA.

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New Treasury and IRS rules for the Education Freedom Tax Credit are out. The rules are expected to shape how the program launches in 2027. eftccredit.com/?utm_source=e…
EFTC, Education Freedom Tax Credit | EFTC Credit

EFTC, Education Freedom Tax Credit | EFTC Credit

EFTC / §25F: the new federal scholarship tax credit, up to $1,700 per person, beginning January 2027. State-by-state status and complete donor/family guides.

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A new Catholic HS, St. Jerome Institute, opened it's doors last month. SJI aims to create a culture of humility and charity while fostering an authentically Catholic liberal arts education. Read CEP Board Member Michael Ortner's experience with SJI: washingtonexaminer.com/resto…
Innovation, pioneers, Catholic school: Why Fairfax needed something different

Innovation, pioneers, Catholic school: Why Fairfax needed something different

A classical Catholic high school model offers a distinct alternative to conventional education through seminars and formation.

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Kentucky opts-in to the EFTC program by overriding Governor's veto. kentuckyfamily.org/kentucky-…
Kentucky Opts into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program Thanks to HB 1

Kentucky Opts into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program Thanks to HB 1

Last year, Congress created the federal tax credit scholarship program as part of the "One Big Beautiful Bill."  Though the bill initially had language applying this program to all 50 states automa...

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EdChoice researchers Dr. Marty Lueken and John Kristof penned an op-ed defending Ohio's voucher program. The research shows positive effects on both the students who participate in the program and the students who remain in their traditional public school. dispatch.com/story/opinion/c…
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Tennessee exapnds their Education Freedom Scholarship program ahead of the 2026-2027 school year. tn.gov/governor/news/2026/5/…

PHOTOS: Gov. Lee Signs Expansion of Education Freedom Scholarship Program

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed legislation to expand the Education Freedom Scholarship Program (EFS), making scholarships available for 35,000 students in the 2026-27...

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Check out this great article by OSV. It includes an interview with CEP President Shawn Peterson, who helped author the parental choice section of the Royal Front Statement: Seven Cardinal Principles of Catholic Elementary and Secondary Education. osvnews.com/groups-new-roadm…
Group’s new roadmap aims to renew Catholic elementary and secondary education

Group’s new roadmap aims to renew Catholic elementary and secondary education

The Front Royal Statement is

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Our @PASenateGOP and friends, fighting for kids! 💕
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While Josh Shapiro and House Democrats fight to dismantle Pennsylvania's 25-year-old school choice scholarship programs... The Senate just voted 44–6 to expand them. Game on.
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Our work at the Front Royal Education Summit is getting some attention! The Front Royal Statement, which CEP President Shawn Peterson was a part of, helps to outline the 7 cardinal principles of Catholic education. Read more: eppc.org/publication/the-fro…

The Front Royal Statement outlines cardinal principles for Catholic education - Ethics & Public...

One of the striking lessons of the past century is that movements seeking to transform society eventually turn their attention...

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Can the Catholic Church Save Education? - The Catholic Thing

Can the Catholic Church Save Education? - The Catholic Thing

Robert Royal: By teaching its profound understanding of man's nature and purpose, the Church can help restore American education.

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Pennsylvania may be the next state to opt in to the Educational Freedom Tax Credit program. Proponents of the EFTC in PA estimate that opting in could make available nearly $1 billion in scholarships for PA students. Read more: penncapital-star.com/educati…
Some Pa. private education leaders join GOP push for the state to join federal school choice...

Some Pa. private education leaders join GOP push for the state to join federal school choice...

Gov. Josh Shapiro is facing pressure from federal Republican lawmakers and community members to opt into a federal school choice program. 

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During the 'Front Royal Education Summit' at Christendom College (in Front Royal, VI), Catholic leaders put together the Front Royal Statement, which outlines and defines the 7 Cardinal Principles of Catholic Primary and Secondary Education. christendom.edu/wp-content/u…
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During the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, it is only appropriate that we consecrate our own hearts (and those of our nation) to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In doing so, we seek the heart to heart encounter with our savior. Read more: ewtnnews.com/world/us/u-s-bi…
U.S. bishops consecrate nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

U.S. bishops consecrate nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The bishops entrusted the nation to the love and care of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to accompany the country’s 250th anniversary.

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A recent survey of school teachers show that the majority support ESAs (including 58% of public school teachers surveyed). Read more: edchoice.org/2026-teachers-l…
Teachers Love School Choice

Teachers Love School Choice

Teachers within the public schooling system like school choice, and so do teachers outside the system. We dive into our latest polling.

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EdChoice's "State of Choice" reviews the year's school choice advancements (and setbacks). Read more: edchoice.org/funding-expands…
Funding Expands, Access Grows, and New Battles Emerge in 2026

Funding Expands, Access Grows, and New Battles Emerge in 2026

With most legislative sessions winding down in 2026, no new choice programs have been created, but the volume of legislation remains high.

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