Public Education
Arizona school choice program’s error rate is reportedly 1%(The Center Square) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne told The Center Square that the Empowerment Scholarship Account’s error rate is lower than that of other Arizona government… Read More
Government
Some states tighten ESA rules as others expand school choiceAs some states expand educational freedom, others are adding new regulations to their education savings account programs, a recent analysis found. A survey from school choice leader EdChoice found Arkansas, Utah and Oklahoma… Read More
School Choice
National School Choice Week 2026: Momentum builds as advocates eye expansionsSchool choice has grown by leaps and bounds over the past six years, but the fight for educational freedom will continue boldly in 2026, advocates say. National School Choice Week is Jan. 25-31,… Read More
Government
As Texas launches school choice program, clarification sought on ‘adversary’ schools(The Center Square) – As Texas begins launching its new school choice program, the state comptroller’s office is seeking clarification on applications submitted by private schools with potential connections to… Read More
Christian Schools
Arizona data show strong growth, expanding reach for universal school choiceUniversal school choice may seem new, but three years of data from Arizona – the first state to grant universal access – are enough to show some clear and encouraging… Read More
Culture
Education reform movement nurtured at Harvard’s Kennedy SchoolDeep within the bastions of liberal Harvard University, a small enclave of school reformers is quietly reshaping the conversation around education. Nearly 30 years ago, Paul E. Peterson… Read More
Public Education
EdChoice Survey: Parents want more options, strongly support school choiceAs American public schools continue to struggle with declining performance, a new survey shows parents overwhelmingly want more education options – and they continue to strongly support school choice. Read More
Public Education
School choice participation topped 1.3 million students last school year, up 25%Over 1.3 million students were enrolled in private school choice programs last year – with enrollment continuing to grow across the United States. Participation surged 25%… Read More
Government
Texas releases proposed rules for $1 billion school choice programTexas is moving closer to launching its school choice program after releasing draft regulations for Education Savings Accounts on Friday. The Lone Star State… Read More
Courts
Win for Missouri families fighting for school choice funding as judge denies teachers’ union request to halt scholarship fundingIn a victory for Missouri families fighting for educational opportunities, a state judge has kept in place funding for Missouri’s K-12 scholarship program, MOScholars, as a lawsuit against it proceeds… Read More
Public Education
Tennessee supports expanding private school choice, poll saysA new poll finds most Tennesseans want more families to have access to private-school scholarships. The Beacon Center poll of the state’s registered voters shows… Read More
Government
South Carolina House passes school choice bill, moving state closer to restoring school choiceSouth Carolina is one step closer to restoring school choice after the state House passed a school choice plan Wednesday. By a 79-38 vote, the Republican-controlled House approved a… Read More
Public Education
North Dakota governor calls for universal school choice in budget addressNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has called for universal school choice in his budget address Wednesday, meaning the Peace Garden State could finally enter the school choice realm. Burgum,… Read More
Government
Alabama House conducts public hearing for education savings account bill(The Center Square) – A bill that would create an education savings account program in Alabama was rewritten in committee after a public hearing on Wednesday. The Ways and Means… Read More
Opinion
Arizona’s proposed reversal in school choice would hurt taxpayers, not just students and families(The Daily Signal) – Three decades ago, Arizona policymakers created opportunities for educators to start new schools and for families to choose between them. Unfortunately, though, the state’s current governor aims… Read More
Culture
More than 16,700 Iowa students use educational savings accounts(The Center Square) – The Iowa Department of Education said Friday that 16,757 students used the Students First Educational Savings Accounts to enroll in accredited nonpublic schools. This is the… Read More
Public Education
Tennessee ESA pilot students received $9,800 this school year(The Center Square) – Tennessee students in a pilot educational savings account program in three counties are receiving $9,800 – the average statewide funding per public school student – this… Read More
Government
Gov. Lee launches plan for 20K K-12 ESAs across Tennessee(The Center Square) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee began his push for a statewide educational savings account plan that will include 20,000 ESAs in the first year and an unlimited… Read More
Opinion
It’s basic math: ESAs save the state money(The Center Square) – Opponents of parental choice in education are doing their best Chicken Little in an attempt to scare Arizonans out of allowing parents control over their children’s… Read More
Christian Schools
This 41-year-old Utah Christian school is finding ways to innovate, keeping education affordable with ESAs on the horizonThe Heritage Foundation ranks the state of Utah No. 11 for education freedom, and it was the fourth state to pass a… Read More
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