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The EdChoice mission is to advance educational freedom and choice for all as a pathway to successful lives and a stronger society.

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This is what you have to look forward to when you come to a #HouseofChoice experience. Good music, great people coming together to network and amazing conversation throughout the entire event. Luckily, you have another chance to have this experience in New Orleans next week!
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We welcome Tracey Dumas-Clark, Ph. D., the Chief Program Officer at 4.0 Schools and Crystal Gilliam the Director of Philanthropic Programming at 4.0 Schools. 4.0 wants to impact educational ecosystems so that our education leaders reflect the vast diversity we have in our nation.
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Welcome to Naomi Shelton, Chief Executive Officer of National Charter Collaborative! National Charter Collaborative has a clear mission—create and operate schools where Black and Brown students get the best in education.
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Welcome to Stephanie Walters, Director of Engagement and Communications at Yellow. Yellow is an organization founded by Pharrell Williams whose goal is to even the field through education. They work to develop critical thinkers who will disrupt our current systems.
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This event is a celebration of #BlackGirlMagic and #BlackExcellence in education. These panelists are prime examples of the amazing things that can happen when Black women are involved in building up our community. Register today!
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The Partnership for Educational Choice is a joint project of the Institute for Justice and EdChoice to advocate and defend educational choice nationwide. Follow @EdLegalAdvocate for updates on the fight for educational freedom for all.
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“But school choice programs take money away from public schools!” - A common misconception asserted by opposers of school choice. In reality, many states have structures that protect public school funding even after a student leaves. THREAD 🧵
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ICYMI: As New Hampshire explores the expansion of #schoolchoice options each year, we wonder how much space private schools in the state have for new students, among other things. This new study has the answers:
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The International School Choice Research Conference was packed with new data about school choice. EdChoice CEO @RobertEnlow sat down with @lindseymburke of @Heritage & Macke Raymond of Hoover Institute to recap what went on at the conference in Spain.
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Our Director of National Research @mq_mcshane has a new report with @ManhattanInst , co-authored with @Notredame ’s @nsgarnett . It is about implementing ESA programs and established five key priorities for states. THREAD 🧵
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3/3 Check out the report series overview and access the two papers here:
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Using new data on open seats in private schools, our own @JasonBedrick shows there's plenty of room for #schoolchoice in New Hampshire.
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How affordable (or unaffordable) are New Hampshire private schools? Do the state's private schools serve kids with special needs? Will they even participate in #edchoice programs? Find out in this recent study:
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Excuse us while we pick our jaws up off the floor. "I won’t be part of a Democratic Party that bashes school choice" via
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Education entrepreneurs have been helping more school choice options become available to families. Teach From DeHart Foundation allows for students to travel as a way to enrich the instruction they receive. Listen to the full episode today.
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"When I was desperately seeking another school for my son, I didn't have time to sit around and hope the system got better. ... I needed options, and I needed them right then." @VirginiaWalden isn't mincing words in her latest op ed. #schoolchoice
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Your one-stop shop for all of our South Carolina private education sector survey resources >>> #edchoice #research
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Wouldn't it be nice to have a tool that calculates the fiscal impact of an education savings account program in your state? EdChoice's Marty Lueken partnered with Reason Foundation to create just that! Explore the interactive calculator today.
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EdChoice plans to defend families' rights to educational freedom. In this partnership with @inst4justice , we'll defend school choice programs across the country. Check out our joint website to stay up-to-date on choice related happenings in the states.
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Safe spaces for dialogue can help build community. In partnership with @bigpiclearning , we have created that space for leaders & will hear their stories. Join us at the Leadership Journeys event in New Orleans Friday, June 30th from 5-8 pm. Register:
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Institute for Justice and EdChoice, having collaborated for decades, continue to build and defend a robust education marketplace meeting the diverse needs of families.
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2/3 In our new series of reports, “How States Protect Funding for K-12 Public Schools”, EdChoice Director of Fiscal Research & Education Center Martin Lueken, along with EdChoice fellow and associate professor at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, James Shuls, explore
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Our own @mlueken2 on pension issues that are putting states deeply in debt and ultimately fanning the flames of teacher dissatisfaction: “To solve these problems, you need wholesale reform. You have to stop the bleeding.”
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In this episode, Mike McShane tells us more about the report that he co-authored about the expansion of education savings accounts across the country and ways to effectively implement these programs.
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3 years
We’re used to people freaking out whenever states consider creating #schoolchoice programs. The common refrain goes, “But it will drain money from our already underfunded public schools. It will break our budgets!” But is that true? The data don't lie.
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At long last, our team has broken down Puerto Rico's massive education overhaul for your convenience. Learn more about how education on the island is set to change:
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Before we get too far into 2024, we wanted to share final survey results from December 2023. Done with @MorningConsult , this report gives a better understanding of how parents of school-age kids & the general public feel about K-12 education. Report link:
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As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, so do parents' concerns about their children being exposed to the virus in school. Source:
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A central hub for information about homeschooling? We got you covered! EdChoice partnered with Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy to bring users current homeschool information in all 50 states.
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Our latest @medium post: "Teachers Are Getting a Raw Deal (and It Isn’t School Choice’s Fault)" #schoolchoice #teaching #k12 #layoffs #teacher
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Higher education. The federal government's role in higher ed. FAFSA. All of these topics and more are discussed on this episode of the "Getting Education Right" series with special guest Lindsay Fryer!
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From humble beginnings to a present-day role as a beacon of hope & opportunity, The Piney Woods School embodies resilience and determination. Stay tuned for Hulu's documentary on Piney Woods releasing this month!
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Survey says: Americans’ support of school choice policies increased in June. Find out what else the general public and parents said in @colynritter24 's write-up of the survey results.
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"But the solution here isn’t to make those who have options give them up, or to force those who get lucky, like me, to sacrifice their own children on an altar of guilt. The solution is to have better options, and more of them." MUST READ: #schoolchoice
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Not sure what's going on in Montana? Check out our legal update with @LeslieHiner , where she breaks down the litigation surrounding Montana’s tax-credit scholarship program. #schoolchoice
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On this next episode of the "Getting Education Right" series of EdChoice Chats, Mike McShane and Rick Hess talk with family policy expert Patrick Brown on how fertility rates, childcare, and protecting children online all relate to one another.
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Pastor Wade Moore has an amazing approach to measuring success in his school, Urban Prep in Wichita, Kansas. Check it out in our latest Cool Schools podcast: #schoolchoice
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With starting the new year and the school choice-related legislative movement continuously happening, we would like to share with you the motion that took place within the month of January. Learn more today!
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And the #homeschooling parent focus groups said ... 1. Homeschooling requires a blend of flexibility and structure. 2. They value social networks as support. 3. The pandemic was a wakeup call. 4. They need community, too. And so much more. Learn more:
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You might not think you've engaged in #schoolchoice for your own kids, but odds are you have. Reply why you chose your child's school.
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Need a record of February 2018’s state #schoolchoice happenings? Our brief roundup has you covered.
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Teenagers have been painted often as being apathetic and flippant about the dangers of COVID-19. Our recent polling shows that's not entirely fair. Source:
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There's a lot going on with #schoolchoice in the states and in the courts. Get everything you need to know in our latest recap:
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"If the public cannot change the fate of an institution, the institution is in fact in control and not the public." @DrStevePerry #sxswedu2018
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ICYMI: EdChoice's president and CEO Robert Enlow was a guest on Independent Women's Forum's podcast with Ginny Gentles. He discusses Milton Friedman's vision for the future of education, the progress made so far, and more. Watch the full episode today!
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Proper program implementation is an important step toward the goal of empowering families to choose the best fit for their child. EdChoice developed this guide to assist state agencies with that process.
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As the school choice landscape continues to change, we wanted to use new maps 🗺️ to highlight which states have universal programs, which limit by students’ means, and more. Read more about what else is new in the 2024 "ABCs of School Choice."
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In our Schooling in America survey, we asked parents how they feel about their schooling experience. Since 2018 private school parents have been at least 10 points more likely to be happy with their experience than public school parents.
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Why are teachers striking? The answer may surprise you.
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OUT NOW: The 2018 edition of our ABCs of School Choice handbook. Check out the features you need to know: #schoolchoice #edchoice
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Blog two of our four-part series to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month delves into Hispanic parents' support of school choice policies. There is overwhelming support for these policies, as we've seen in our results since Fall 2020.
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Mapping brick-and-mortar charter schools versus online schools in robust school choice states with @JeffKwitowski and @K12Learn >>> #schoolchoice
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As Georgia considers a new expansive #ESA , a familiar cry has arisen from opponents. "We can't possibly send public money to private schools because they aren't accountable." @MQ_McShane tackles this common claim in two parts. #edchoice #schoolchoice
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As we continue to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth , we wanted to know how Hispanic parents feel about the direction of K-12 education. This blog is the first of a four-part series that will answer that question.
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EdChoice conducts polling research to gain insights on Black parents' views on K-12 education, so why not ask some of our staff to share their experiences! This episode helps to celebrate #BHM & the support of choice from communities of color.
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Normally, we wait until the end of #SchoolChoiceWeek to reveal our annual superlatives. This year is different. Learn how the EdChoice team voted NOW, and keep an eye out tomorrow for the 2021 edition of our #ABCs of School Choice!
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Fewer parents (of school-age children) are giving As and Bs to their local schools in the fall than they were in the spring—that goes for any institution for that matter. #SchoolinginAmerica Source:
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Did you know 53% of public school teachers would rather not send their own kids to public district schools? #themoreyouknow #schoolchoice
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NEW COOL SCHOOLS PODCAST IS LIVE. @MQ_McShane asks Pastor Wade Moore the questions about new private schools in low-income neighborhoods you want the answers to. Listen up: #schoolchoice
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Another month, another update on what's been going on in the states! Check out a round-up of the educational choice-related legislative movement from the past month.
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Our CEO @RobertEnlow spoke with @mleblond1 and @colynritter24 , EdChoice staffers and collaborators on "The ABCs", to learn what's new in the 2024 edition. Find out the new features by listening to the full podcast episode today!
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“Transitioning from a system in which money goes to schools to a system in which money goes to students will improve the quality of education.” - Milton Friedman. Read EdChoice's @mleblond1 and @edtarnowski 's piece on Milton's vision being realized.
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Students have been getting more real-time interaction with their teachers in the fall than they were getting in the spring. #SchoolinginAmerica Source:
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In the 7️⃣th installment of our Teen Survey series, we asked some new questions and gained new insights on what America's teens want in their schools, student absenteeism and more. Dive into @colynritter24 's blog post to explore the top eight findings.
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Many think school vouchers drain money from public education, but data tell a different story. Learn more in this new study of America's school voucher programs: #schoolchoice
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Last month, we polled teens about how they feel about their schooling, the pandemic and other hot topics, and the results are in!
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While Rich People Bribe Their Kids’ Way Into College, Parents of Color Sit in Jail for Wanting Better Schools by @esanzi #schoolchoice
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Academic rigor or religious instruction? Researchers conducted a conjoint experiment to understand which factors affect parents' decisions on choosing a school for their student. School choice lets families have access both.
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The head of a national teachers' union said she knows people who pulled their kids out of public schools because remote learning wasn't working. “They have a right to look out for their individual children," she said. We couldn't agree more. #edchoice
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You don't want to miss this episode! Principal of Mastery Charter Shoemaker Campus @selmekki shares his experience turning around a once-troubled Philadelphia school with our host @MQ_McShane . You can listen free now.
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Two pieces by @Dyrnwyn that are more than worth your time today. "The Integration Dilemma" ( ) and "Integration Is the New Poverty — at Least When It Comes to Crafting Excuses for America’s Underperforming Schools" ( ) #schoolchoice
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ICYMI: EdChoice senior research analyst @jmkristof wrote a blog in response to the Annenberg Institute’s working paper series claiming Iowa’s new ESA caused tuition spikes. John suggests 3 reasons why readers of the Annenberg papers should be critical.
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Last year, EdChoice conducted a survey of Black parents to see how they felt about K-12 education. Now, we're comparing those insights to findings from our most recent survey to see if sentiments are the same.
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Whether students want to escape bullying, need a smaller class to help ease mental health challenges or want the flexibility to accommodate their unique learning needs, EdChoice's @MQ_McShane wrote about how microschools could be their answer.
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Our teenagers can give us their unique perspectives on what they experience in school every day. EdChoice, in partnership with @MorningConsult , conducted a survey of America's teens (ages 13-18) from August 18-27. The findings are compiled in this report.
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Get a quick rundown in The Monthly Debrief podcast with our programs team and meet our newest team member Lauren!
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Have you seen our new Public Opinion Tracker? It updates monthly. Sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of the link to be inboxed when new results go live!
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The school choice movement has historically been politically divided, but that can get in the way of who we're trying to help—students. EdChoice's John Kristof wrote this blog post to accompany his new working paper, "The Three Languages of School Choice".
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This is happening in public school districts nearly everywhere, probably in your backyard. School boards, unions and teachers say "it's concerning," but after decades of the same, it's time to demand change.
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"Worrying about 'kids these days' is a concern as old as time. There are real concerns with today’s youth that should be addressed." EdChoice's @MQ_McShane & @colynritter24 co-authored this piece for Fox News diving into results from our recent survey.
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The number of schools' staff is growing 📈 at a much higher rate than student population. Friedman Fellow Ben Scafidi's report discusses this trend from the years 1994-2022. Access the interactive dashboard and full report today.
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Calling all teachers who want to start their own schools! 🗣️ This episode of EdChoice Chats features educational entrepreneur Ryan Delk, CEO and Founder of Primer. Learn more about Primer microschools and its mission to help students succeed today.
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New Cool Schools podcast up now! @MQ_McShane talks with Open Sky Education CEO Andrew Neumann:
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The pandemic is affecting kids' happiness differently. Though the majority of families have reported their kids feeling less happy now, about a third said the opposite. Money makes a difference, too. #SchoolinginAmerica Source:
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C-SPAN covered a discussion with EdChoice's Mike McShane and American Enterprise Institute's Rick Hess about their new book, "Getting Education Right" at an event in Washington, D.C.
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The Opportunity Scholarship Program is now universal! This is a win to the 1.4 million North Carolina students who can now choose the learning environment that best suits them.
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#Schoolchoice opponents' stickiest claim against Chile's school voucher system is that it worsens socioeconomic stratification in schools. But is that perception or fact? Here's what the data say:
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Watch what more teachers said about #schoolchoice . Spoiler alert: It's a mixed bag.
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Are we spending too much time on standardized testing? Teachers and parents don't agree. #SchoolingInAmerica #k12
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In @MQ_McShane 's newest Forbes article, he dives into a question we've been hearing more and more in the choice movement, "is it school choice or school's choice?" He gives his thoughtful insights on the topic.
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Our interactive dashboard for the 11th edition of the Schooling in America survey breaks down all of the findings and there's a lot to see! @colynritter24 's blog showcases the top ten results from our collaboration with Braun Research.
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The movie Miss Virginia (now on Netflix) is based on the real life experiences of @VirginiaFord . Its focus is on her fight for #schoolchoice in D.C., but this podcast goes further back. We're betting you haven't heard some of these stories! Listen below.
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