The Year of Education Freedom – 2023 State Legislative Sessions Wrap-Up
December 18, 2023
2023 has been the most successful year for the education freedom movement in the last fifty years combined. Nationally, 1 in 5 students now enjoy unprecedented agency over their education. That’s due to the passage of 22 bills in 18 states that empowered families with the freedom to pursue the education that they believe works best for their kids. Iowa kicked off the year by being the first state to pass universal educational choice in 2023, and seven other states followed suit. More than nine million students across Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Utah now have…
This special session, the Texas Legislature should pass school choice
October 16, 2023
Legislators should expand freedom for all Texas families and students by passing universal Education Savings Accounts, or ESAs. Tiffany Barfield, For the Express-News It’s time to empower every family in Texas with the opportunity to choose the best education for their kids. As a proud Texan, I know that freedom is among our state’s most beloved values. But despite attempts for reform, education freedom is limited in our state. It does not have to be this way. During the special session that began last week, legislators should expand freedom for all Texas students and families by passing a universal Education Savings…
Why mandatory open enrollment programs matter
March 29, 2023
At yes. every kid., we believe every child is unique with their distinct passions and interests. Open enrollment should be accessible to all families, allowing them to find the best school for their children. Mandatory open enrollment policies enable students to transfer between schools within or outside their districts. These policies respect each student's dignity and put families in control. However, many open enrollment policies are selective or optional, granting districts the power to refuse applications or accept only a specific group of students. Such policies exclude numerous families from the decision-making process for their own child’s education. Policy leaders…
