Opening Doors for More Kids in 2026
January 26, 2026
by Danielle Trevino, director of communications After years of wins for education freedom, 2026 reflects sustained momentum and continued growth. Education freedom is no longer theoretical. It is real, established, and already making a difference in the lives of millions of children across the country. That momentum is showing up in states in different ways. Some are refining and expanding existing programs. Others are introducing new tools that give families greater flexibility and control. What unites these efforts is a shared confidence that education policy works best when families have meaningful options and clear pathways to access them. In Idaho, families responded quickly to the…
Missouri’s Chance to Expand Public School Access
January 22, 2026
by Shannon Pahls, public affairs director During his 2026 State of the State address, Governor Mike Kehoe laid out a broad agenda for Missouri’s future. Among the priorities he highlighted was giving families more choice and flexibility within the public school system, specifically through open enrollment policies. In his address, he stated: “Open enrollment gives families the freedom to choose the public school that best meets their child’s needs, regardless of ZIP code. It’s about fairness. It’s about access. And it’s about making sure no child’s future is limited by their address.” This message speaks directly to what open enrollment…
Nebraska Joins Growing National Momentum for Education Freedom
October 1, 2025
by Nick Murray, public affairs manager, yes. every kid. Nebraska has become the first state in the nation to take formal steps toward participating in the new federal tax credit scholarship program to empower families with funds to find their kids’ best-fit education. Following Gov. Jim Pillen’s recent executive order, state agencies will ensure Nebraska families are ready to benefit as soon as the program begins in 2027. This is a step in the right direction. By opting into the federal program, Gov. Pillen is paving the way for the first time to empower Nebraska families with funding assistance for…
