yes. every kid. Celebrates Education Freedom at Kansas State House
January 23, 2024
On the morning of Tuesday, January 23, hundreds of Kansans, young and old, gathered at the State House in Topeka to celebrate education freedom and National School Choice Week. Organized by Kansas Policy Institute, the audience heard from students, advocates, parents, and lawmakers tell their stories of how empowering families with education choice can change lives. More than 100 students from across the state attended to celebrate their school of choice. Shannon Pahls, public affairs director with yes. every kid., addressed the rally to share the organization’s vision and demonstrate how powerful student voices are in showing what education freedom…
The Tennessean: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed school choice expansion increases freedom of education
December 12, 2023
By Tom Newell, Vice President, yes. every kid. Education has the power to change lives. But education should not be a one-size-fits-all system. Every kid learns differently, and no one understands the unique learning needs of kids better than their families. That is why families, not the government, should be empowered with decision-making authority over their children's education. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is listening to parents’ call for more options. On Tuesday, he announced the Education Freedom Scholarship Act to empower thousands of Tennessee families to customize an education that meets their children's individualized needs. Read more at Tennessean.com.
New report examines state-by-state policy on flexible access to public schools
July 10, 2023
Imagine a world where public schools are as flexibly accessible as other public services, an institution which does not discriminate on the basis of ZIP code, race, gender, or family income. Today, only 24 states explicitly outline a policy for nonpublic students to access classes and/or clubs offered by their public schools, while only 15 states make it mandatory for school districts to participate. Ten states treat access to a public school as a right for all students regardless of where they attend school on a full-time basis. The Bottom Line: All students should be empowered to attend public schools…
