School Choice and School Closures: What Critics Get Wrong - EdChoice
We dive into the myth of school choice causing the closure of public schools and analyze the data.| EdChoice
Most American students are back to school and more than ever are taking advantage of school choice. In just one year, the total number of students participating in private school … The post School Choice Surge: Private School Program Use Up 25% Nationwide appeared first on EdChoice.| EdChoice
A Missouri court has rejected an attempt by the Missouri National Education Association to block additional funding for the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (MOScholars) program. This decision ensures that thousands … The post UPDATE: Court Upholds Missouri School Choice Program appeared first on EdChoice.| EdChoice
In March 2025, EdChoice, in partnership with KaiPod Learning, conducted a survey of microschooling parents. The survey posed many questions to parents to learn more about their perspectives and opinions … The post Diving into the Survey of Microschooling Parents: A Q&A with KaiPod Learning Founder and CEO Amar Kumar appeared first on EdChoice.| EdChoice
I have authored several list-driven blog posts over my dozen years here at EdChoice. They can be fun to create, and they are a simple way to showcase information. Although … The post The Seven States Least Likely to Opt-In to the Federal Tax-Credit Scholarship Program appeared first on EdChoice.| EdChoice
In a collaborative effort, EdChoice and KaiPod Learning conducted a survey to better understand the microschooling experience and learn more about the perspectives of parents utilizing microschools for their child’s … The post Survey Says… Microschools are Meeting Family Needs! appeared first on EdChoice.| EdChoice
We dive into the myth of school choice causing the closure of public schools and analyze the data.| EdChoice
With summer coming to a close, parents and students are preparing for the start of a new school year. This summer, we surveyed thousands of adults and school parents across … The post Summer Polling Finds Parents Less Optimistic About the Direction of K–12 Education appeared first on EdChoice.| EdChoice
When Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed into law H. 454 (now Act 73), education freedom in the oldest school choice state took a major step backwards. This is the second blow … The post What the Bluest State is Teaching Us About the School Choice Wave appeared first on EdChoice.| EdChoice
Why test-based accountability may miss the bigger picture in evaluating private schools in choice programs A recent article in Education Next, “The Predictive Power of Standardized Tests,” highlights the strong relationship between middle … The post Test Scores Matter—But Not How You Think appeared first on EdChoice.| EdChoice
Now that ECCA the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been enacted, I wanted to take a dive into some of the numbers. More specifically, I wanted to see what shook … The post What Are the Income Cut-Offs for the New Federal Tax-Credit Scholarship Program? appeared first on EdChoice.| EdChoice
Understanding the dollars behind education Ask just about anyone who funds public schools, and you’re likely to hear the same answer: “Taxpayers.” That’s true—but not the whole story. Which taxpayers? … The post Who Pays for Public Schools? appeared first on EdChoice.| EdChoice
As soon as July rolls around, we are reminded of the birthday of a man whose ideas continue to shape the world (especially when it comes to education and freedom), … The post Five Milton Friedman Ideas Every Student and Parent Should Know appeared first on EdChoice.| EdChoice
EdChoice recently hosted a panel discussion that brought together Black homeschooling and microschooling mothers to share their experiences.| EdChoice
The EdChoice Fiscal Research and Education Center (FREC) studies fiscal externalities of private educational choice programs on public schools| EdChoice
We surveyed a nationally representative sample of parents, providing insights into who homeschools. Who they are will surprise you.| EdChoice
Whether you're looking at state spending, program design, or per-pupil costs, the Fiscal Factbook helps you understand the data.| EdChoice
Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed SB 295 into law, making New Hampshire the sixth state this year to either create or expand a school choice program.| EdChoice
School Choice Snapshot (formerly EdChoice 101) provides a national overview of how these programs work on the ground.| EdChoice
This publication distills more than 200 empirical studies on the outcomes of school choice programs, and much more.| EdChoice
Drawing from Schooling in America and the Public Opinion Tracker, this resource sheds light on how Americans are feeling about education.| EdChoice
Legal Landscape walks readers through constitutional arguments commonly raised in court, and so much more!| EdChoice
The Fiscal Factbook is a data-rich, accessible guide to how education funding works in the United States, and more!| EdChoice
The EdChoice Bundle is a curated collection of five resources designed to give a full picture of educational choice in America today.| EdChoice
The Partnership for Educational Choice announced it has filed a motion to intervene in federal court on behalf of Arkansas parents.| EdChoice
Today, there are now 21 ESA programs. The rise of ESAs can be attributed, in part, to the diverse support in public opinion.| EdChoice
The Partnership for Educational Choice to argue ESA program should move forward while legal challenges resolved.| EdChoice
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Host Mike McShane talks with Michael Bindas about his new paper titled "School Choice is Racist and Other Myths."| EdChoice
Does school choice have racist roots? Critics claim it does; but is that the full story? Let's separate fact from fiction.| EdChoice
If you’re looking for a proper bibliography of the empirical literature on the effects of educational choice programs, look no further.| EdChoice
Questions about school choice in your area or other questions? Contact one of our state team members for answers.| EdChoice
The 123s reviews the available research on voucher programs, education savings accounts, and tax-credit scholarship programs in the U.S.| EdChoice
The Partnership for Educational Choice filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit brought by the Wyoming Education Association.| EdChoice
Teacher Savings Accounts (TSAs) are government-authorized savings accounts that allow educators to allocate funds for various uses.| EdChoice
We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers every family to choose the schooling environment that fits their children’s needs.| EdChoice
School choice allows public education funds to follow students to the schools or services that best fit their needs.| EdChoice
