Landry: Don’t bench kids for choosing their school
September 25, 2025
When Alabama passed the CHOOSE Act, it promised families educational freedom. But the Alabama High School Athletics Association’s response—benching students who use school choice for an entire year—turns that promise into a punishment. Gov. Kay Ivey and Speaker Ledbetter are right to push back against this barrier that forces families to choose between exercising their educational agency and athletics. Last May, Gov. Ivey signed the CHOOSE Act, which empowers families to enroll in an education savings account program to fund and personalize their child’s education. For many kids, that’s simply using the program to attend a private school, while for…
Idaho’s Education Transformation: Empowering Families and Students
June 25, 2025
Over the past few years, Idaho has emerged as a national leader in education reform, prioritizing family choice, student-centered learning, and innovative policies that break down barriers. Gem State leaders listened to families, and in just five years, implemented groundbreaking changes to ensure every child has access to an education tailored to their unique needs. 2020: Strong Students, Strong Families Program Sparks Demand Idaho’s journey toward education freedom began gaining momentum with the Strong Students, Strong Families program to empower families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic with up to $1,500 for their child’s education. The program saw overwhelming interest, serving…
Gov. Ayotte Is Putting Families First in Education
April 22, 2025
No matter who they are or where they’re from, every family deserves to be empowered to define their children’s educational path. Gov. Kelly Ayotte understands this — and it’s why she has been fighting to expand education freedom to every kid across the Granite State. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQRlWyz5dfw New Hampshire families should have a broad range of options to choose from for their kids’ futures, and Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) have already provided thousands of kids a way to find their best-fit education. Thanks to the leadership of Gov. Ayotte and legislative leaders, every young Granite Stater will soon be empowered to…
