Education Tax Credits: Restoring Trust in Families
November 9, 2023
A new report from yes. every kid. details how education tax credits offer a streamlined approach to empower families and improve education. With a family-first perspective on both policy development and implementation of education tax credits, the report serves as a resource for lawmakers across the nation as they seize this national moment for educational freedom for every kid. Read here Tax credits are broadly popular across the nation and can quickly and easily serve families looking to build their kids’ unique educational experience outside of the traditional public school system. According to a national survey from YouGov and yes.…
Wins to date: The 2023 legislative sessions’ biggest wins for empowering families
June 28, 2023
The movement to empower families remains strong. As many states wrap up their 2023 legislative sessions, the hunger for more policies that directly fund families is as evident as ever. In fact, six states have now passed universal Education Savings Account (ESA) legislation — four this year alone — signaling both a monumental shift in how American education operates and a desire to listen to the voices of educators and families who want expanded learning opportunities for every kid. yes. every kid. (Yes) has engaged in 33 states so far during 2023 legislative sessions, working to encourage innovation, end…
North Dakota governor plans to expand student-centered learning options
January 11, 2023
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum understands that every child is unique and deserves an educational experience that best fits their individual learning style. In his State of the State Address, Gov. Burgum touted the state's Learn Everywhere policy that passed during the 67th Legislative Assembly in 2021. "The past six years, these educators have helped North Dakota make significant progress in education policy... Whether it’s the innovation waiver that allows local schools boards to redesign the school experience, or the Learn Everywhere policy that allows students to earn credit outside of the school walls... North Dakota has created layers of flexibility…
