News. Texas’ War on Local Control is Part of National Trend. Nearly 150 progressive officials gathered in Austin last weekend to build the fight against GOP-controlled state legislatures.

The thing about local control is that it's not a hard and fast rule. It makes sense for some things and not others, and it's not hypocritical to pick and choose.

We surveyed 288 local government leaders to better understand the state of local control in Wisconsin. Tellingly, in response to an open-ended question on the meaning of local control, local ...

Local control isn't a principle, but a practical way to evaluate the proper level of government to undertake basic functions. Obviously, local governments are closer to the people and are the ...

As Planetizen explains, “Local control is a term used to describe the legal powers of local governments (e.g., cities and counties) to create regulations.” In other words, ...

I first heard the term “local control” as an education reporter at Chalkbeat. I was told early on that to understand education in Colorado, that was one of two things to understand, the other ...

BOISE, Idaho — The phrase "local control" has been stated to be one of conservatives' core principles. This means allowing those at the local level in Idaho cities to dictate policy instead of ...

Local control of education gives communities a say in their schools. It empowers parents and taxpayers, fosters innovation and competition, and can lead to better educational outcomes.

If local control is the reason the St. Louis homicide increased after 2013, then the homicide rate in Kansas City should not have been affected.