Decriminalizing Public School Enrollment: No More Lines
December 13, 2023
Education should be available to all. That’s why yes. every kid. pursues policy change across the country, to ensure that public schools are truly public. Just in 2023, states like Idaho and West Virginia opened public school access to every kid, empowering families to more closely match their child’s unique needs to the school they choose. Despite recent progress, only eight states empower every family to decide which public school their child attends. Instead of being truly open to the public – like a park, library, or hospital – more often, arbitrary district lines separate kids from a public school…
Report finds Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, and New Hampshire score highest for most accessible public education
August 28, 2023
What if every kid was empowered with access to the entire institution of public education, not just based on their enrollment status or address? What if public education was truly public? Per a new report from yes. every kid., only 24 states explicitly guarantee nonpublic students to access classes and/or clubs offered by their public schools, while just 15 states require school districts to participate. Very few trust families to find the ideal education for their kid outside of their local district. yes. every kid. examined each state’s statute for a policy that empowers kids to enroll in public…
It’s time to expand learning opportunities in Oklahoma.
February 22, 2023
“By introducing one of the strongest pieces of education freedom legislation in the nation, the Oklahoma House of Representatives is sending a clear signal that they trust families. This transformational legislation will not only empower families, but it will help students by removing barriers to learning. It’s an opportunity to modernize learning, allowing parents the power to choose and customize the education that’s best for their children. “We applaud House Speaker Charles McCall for his steadfast leadership and the House for their commitment to ensuring every Oklahoma student has access to the learning opportunities that are best for them. We…