On June 30, the U.S. Department of Education announced it was pausing an estimated $6.8 billion in federal funds that were expected to be dispersed to states in varying amounts on July 1. Included in the paused dollars are certain formula grant programs, which are defined as “noncompetitive awards based on a predetermined formula determined by […]| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
One argument against education choice programs is that expanding parental freedom to access alternative learning environments doesn’t mean much in areas with limited options. But a recent study of universal school choice programs found there’s a positive shift in the supply of education vendors after a choice program becomes available. In her report, “The Supply Side of ESAs,” […]| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
When it comes to education spending in Minnesota, there never appears to be enough dollars at play. Gov. Walz and the teachers’ union continually call to “fully fund” public schools, yet the catchphrase is not accompanied with a specific price tag and consistent budgetary increases from the legislature don’t ever end up being enough despite […]| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
FOX9: Hope Academy in North Minneapolis: Private school lets parents decide between in-person or distance learning| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text] FAQ [/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”What are ESAs?”] Every day we hear more stories about kids being left behind and parents being pushed out of the decision-making process. Whether it be issues with the achievement gap, particular curriculum choices or other top-down education system decisions, the only way to solve these problems is by empowering […]| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
Let’s not force parents to keep their children in unsafe schools that are failing academically.| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
Uniting Minnesota’s Divided Government| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
Many claim that school choice hurts public schools; in reality, research shows that it can actually help public schools!| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
For more information, check out our ESA Fact Sheet!| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
Why is it that our students could handle college-level course work once upon a time, but now they struggle, needing catch-up courses and adjusted grades in order to meet the mark?| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
Parents need the freedom and resources to escape failing school districts and find the best educational environment for their children.| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
I was at an event recently when I began talking with another Minnesotan about a school district near his home. The gist of his words ran something like this: “’We need a bigger school to help the kids learn,’ the district says! Then they say, ‘Now we need an acre of land for every child […]| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
Have you ever wondered which Minnesota school districts are the best? That’s a question that the school assessment company Niche.com answers. According to the news service Patch, Niche has just released its rankings ahead of the 2024-2025 school year. These rankings are “based on analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education plus test scores, college data, and […]| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
If you don’t care about reading and math while also believing gender inclusion is where energy should be spent, then Minneapolis Public Schools is the district for your family.| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
These visuals send a striking message: our schools are failing our boys.| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
When you explain how ESAs work and how they will transform education in America and Minnesota, we find Minnesotans of all stripes are even more excited and supportive.| OAK - Opportunity for All Kids
