Jude Schwalbach, Author at Reason.com

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Kansas Schools Fought Open Enrollment but Now Need It To Stay Afloat

Superintendents warned open enrollment would overwhelm them. Instead, they have nearly 3,000 vacancies as parents and students have more choices.

Jude Schwalbach | 3.20.2025 3:31 PM

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Public Schools Charge Tuition, Just Like Private Schools

All too often, admission is only open to students whose families can afford a home inside the districts’ boundaries or pay transfer student tuition.

Jude Schwalbach | 3.22.2024 2:48 PM

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High-Quality 'Public' Schools Don't Want Low-Income Students

School enrollment based solely on geography must come to an end.

Jude Schwalbach | 3.24.2022 3:20 PM