Ed Tarnowski
Policy & Advocacy
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Ed Tarnowski

Policy and Advocacy Director
edward@edchoice.org

Ed Tarnowski is a Policy and Advocacy Director and host of the State of Choice Podcast. At EdChoice, he leads the organization’s advocacy efforts in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions and works on national policy. A published commentator and education policy expert, his writings have been featured in National Review, The Washington Examiner, Fox News, RealClearPolitics, RealClearWorld, RealClearEducation, Education Next, New Hampshire Journal, and others. He received bachelor’s degrees in political science and marketing from the University of Rhode Island.

Favorite Quote

“Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.”
— Milton Friedman

Favorite Teacher/Class

Mrs. Collins & Mr. Ballou

High School Mascot

Spartans

Favorite Pastimes

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, antiquing, gardening and spending time by the ocean.

Inspiration for Joining the Educational Choice Movement

I believe that educational choice is the civil rights issue of this generation. Access to a quality education is essential to one’s ability to self determination and is the new frontier for expanding America’s founding promises to all Americans.