Empowering Every Kid: 2024’s Path to Transforming Education
September 17, 2024
2023 saw historic progress in education freedom, and 2024 kept the momentum going. Several states passed transformative policies, empowering families and students nationwide. These changes are popular – as demonstrated by family demand and broad support from elected officials. Key Wins: New ESA Programs: Alabama & Louisiana both passed programs that are on the path to ensuring every family in their state has access to full educational freedom. Program Expansion: Missouri and West Virginia both saw significant program expansion, West Virginia expanding the Hope Scholarship to all school-aged children starting in 2026. More States Champion No More Lines: Over 700,000…
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…
Championing Equal Rights in Education: Welcoming No More Lines Ambassador Imanee McCoy-Meadows
February 25, 2025
With five years of experience in industrial engineering and manufacturing, Imanee McCoy-Meadows brings a unique skill set to the table. Her background in problem-solving and efficiency isn’t confined to the factory floor—it extends into her passion for expanding educational opportunities for kids in her community. Imanee has successfully led impactful initiatives and fostered deep community engagement, and her analytical expertise now serves a higher purpose: ensuring that every child has access to the best possible learning environment for their needs. The Heart of Her Advocacy: Personal Experience and Professional Resolve Imanee’s journey into education advocacy is deeply personal. Growing up…
