2025: A Surge of Freedom for Every Child’s Education
June 12, 2025
Policies to Empower Families and Expand Educational Choices In 2025, states across the nation have boldly reshaped education, dismantling rigid, one-size-fits-all systems and handing families the keys to their children’s futures. Here’s how the biggest policy changes of the year are redefining what’s possible, state by state. Texas redefined the scale of education freedom with Senate Bill 2. Signed by Gov. Greg Abbott and fueled by a $1 billion investment, it will be the largest ESA launch yet. February polling showed 75% of Texans want this for every kid. Beginning next school year, this universal ESA program offers $2,000 for…
Keeping Florida at the Forefront of Educational Freedom
June 2, 2025
Florida's commitment to educational freedom has positioned it as a national leader in school choice. With over 500,000 students benefiting from Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), families have the flexibility to tailor education to their children's unique needs. However, recent legislative proposals aim to cap ESA programs and introduce additional requirements, potentially hindering access for many families. Such measures could reverse the progress made in providing diverse educational opportunities. Maintaining and expanding educational freedom ensures that parents remain at the forefront of their children's learning journey, fostering environments where students can thrive.
Blueprint for Boundaryless Education: Lessons from Arizona
April 8, 2025
Arizona’s open enrollment system didn’t become a cultural juggernaut by accident—it’s a machine built on legal and practical gears that lawmakers elsewhere can study, tweak, or replicate. For lawmakers and their staff skeptical of disrupting traditional district models, Arizona offers a blueprint that’s worked for 30 years. It’s not perfect, and it’s not without faults, but it’s a functioning model that balances parental demand with district stability. Here’s how it works—and where it stumbles. The legal structure prioritizes clarity and portability. Arizona’s school funding formula allows state dollars to follow students across district lines with minimal complexity, reducing barriers to…
