The ABCs of School Choice

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From Fear to Freedom: How school choice gave my children a safe learning environment 

After troubling events in public schools, Tressena Jones turned to homeschooling, overcoming challenges to ensure her children’s safety and education while advocating for school choice in her community.

Where U.S. Governors Stand on School Choice – 2024

We searched candidates’ campaign websites, media hits, and speech transcripts to gauge where each of them stands on school choice.

New Poll Finds Education Issues Were One of Parents’ Top Priorities When Voting in This Election Cycle

For our October polling, we asked adults and school parents about their outlook on K–12 education, civic engagement activities, teacher pay, and priority issues in both federal and state elections.

The School Choice Awareness Gap: Why Most Families Are Missing Out

Despite the recent waves of school choice legislation and the national media attention, most Americans still have no idea what the education landscape looks like in their own backyards.

Beyond Enrollment What Parents Really Want from Their Children’s Education

We share some of the top findings from our Schooling in America survey including parental satisfaction, preferences, and views on the state of K–12 education.

Empowered Parents: Navigating Educational Choices with Confidence 

During a MOMCON panel three mothers discussed how school choice empowered them to find the best educational paths for their children, from homeschooling to cyber charter schools.

NEW RESEARCH: The Fiscal Effects of School Choice: The Costs and Savings of Private School Choice Programs in America through FY 2022

A new EdChoice report estimates that U.S. private school choice programs saved taxpayers $19.4 to $45.6 billion through FY 2022.

A Mixed Bag: Teachers’ Perspectives on the Current State of K–12 Education

In this wave of our teacher survey, we asked educators for their opinions on a range of topics including levels of trust in decision making around K–12 education; motivations for becoming a teacher and more.

New Polling Reveals Parents Trust Teachers on Education More Than State Legislatures 

As the November elections near, EdChoice's survey shows parents trust themselves and teachers most in K-12 education decisions, while state legislatures and governors receive less confidence.

Advancing School Choice through Legal Strategy: Key Insights from Education Advocates 

Legal challenges remain key to school choice expansion, as experts discussed strategies for navigating them at the State Policy Network's Annual Meeting.

Support for School Choice Policies Remains High

In 2024, the momentum for universal school choice grew, with 13 states expanding programs supported by over 75% of school parents and broad bipartisan backing for ESAs.

Schools Doing a Poor Job Addressing Bullying According to American Teens

With the start of National Bullying Prevention Month, a new survey of American teens finds schools can and should be doing more to prevent torment in the classroom

New Survey of Teens Provides Insight on Possible Solutions to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism 

We asked American teenagers a plethora of questions about absenteeism, cellphones, their school’s handling of bullying and mental health, and much more.

Was 2023 Really the Year of Universal Choice? 

2023 was a monumental year for school choice in America. But was it really the year of universal choice? Did the expanding choice landscape really unleash the transformative potential of choice?

Back to School Poll Finds School Parents Hopeful

For our August polling we included a range of questions asking adults and school parents about their outlook on K-12 education and the future, including their priority issues in federal elections.

Meet the Visionaries: EdChoice Entrepreneurs Leading Educational Transformation 

We highlight the entrepreneurs who spoke at the Rally Innovation Conference about their new education companies and organizations.

Navigating School Choice in Blue States: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies 

We dive into the policy alternatives, the messaging, and the advocacy strategies that could be employed to advance school choice in blue states.

Are Our Children Truly Supported? 

As summer winds down, parents all over the country find themselves asking an important question: Is my child really being supported in the best way possible?

What States Tell Us About Who Is Using School Choice

While publicly reported demographic data about school choice students are limited, we’ve assembled some of the information that is publicly available.

Who is Using School Choice? It’s a Harder Question to Answer than You Might Think.

We tackle the question of who is using school choice programs and why states aren't reporting their data.

Cell Phones in Schools Are a Complicated Issue, New Poll Finds

In this month’s poll, we re-introduced several previously asked questions about cell phones and social media. Time will tell whether more states will take action to restrict cell phone use in schools.

2024 Schooling in America Survey Is Out Now!

Our annual SIA survey provides an opportunity to assess how Americans’ perspectives on K–12 education have shifted over the last decade.

Pessimistic Parents and Cell Phone Bans: 2024 Midyear Polling Review

We break down the six key takeaways from the first half of 2024, including cell phone bans, pessimism toward the direction of education and more.

It’s Progress, But Not Fast Enough: Living Up to Milton Friedman’s Vision of Universal Choice

Born on July 31, 1912, Friedman’s work has left an indelible mark on numerous fields, including education. We reflect on his profound impact on educational freedom and how his ideas continue to shape the landscape of education today.

Introducing the The NEW and EXPANDED EdChoice Bundle  

This year, the expanded Bundle consists of four products, each one tackling some of the top questions we receive regarding the basics of school choice.