Education Freedom: A Promise for Every Texan
January 30, 2025
Texans value freedom. It’s woven into the state’s history, culture, and way of life. Yet, for too many families, the freedom to choose the best education for their children remains out of reach. Governor Greg Abbott is working to change that. Across Texas, support for education freedom continues to grow, with families from all backgrounds calling for more options. From Republicans to Democrats to Independents, Texans agree: parents deserve the ability to choose the learning environment that best meets their children’s needs. "When students are given education options, it’s a proven fact that it leads to better education results for…
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…
Derrell Bradford defines No More Lines on Education Gadfly Show
April 22, 2024
This month, Derrell Bradford, president of 50CAN and board member at yes. every kid., joined the Education Gadfly Show, a project of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, hosted by Fordham President Michael Petrilli and Associate Director of Research David Griffith. What followed was a spirited and thought-provoking conversation on the topic of ending exclusionary school zoning laws by 2030 – the chief goal of the recently launched No More Lines Coalition, of which 50CAN and yes. every kid. are a part. The panel presented compelling and passionate arguments from many sides of the debate, shedding light on the complexities and…
