Homeschools
Florida homeschooler sets record for winning county spelling bee 3 years straightCalabash can refer to a tropical tree or its fruit, a North Carolina town – or the word propelling Cooper Campen, a Florida homeschool student, to his third consecutive championship in the Alachua County… Read More
Politics
Study finds Democrats using school choice more than Republicans in NCAlthough Republican-led states are more likely to enact school choice programs, new research suggests Democrats are more likely to use them. The study, published in December in the Journal of… Read More
Homeschools
Maine homeschoolers enjoy flexibility, success in alternative education modelsFor Lisa Berry, educational “success” involves far more than a diploma or other certification. “Most people would agree that success, in life or education, is really about being able to… Read More
School Choice
Applications flood in for Texas Education Freedom Accounts breaking Tennessee’s day-one record(The Heartlander) — More than 46,000 students have applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts, the state’s new school choice program, breaking Tennessee’s record for the most applications… Read More
Courts
Idaho Supreme Court hands major victory to school choiceIn a resounding win for school choice, the Idaho Supreme Court rejected arguments against the state’s new refundable school choice tax credit, clearing the way for… Read More
Government
Mississippi Senate kills school choice bill without debate; ‘disappointed’ governor may call special sessionIn a blow to school choice supporters, the Mississippi Senate killed school choice legislation in committee Tuesday without debate. The Senate Education Committee rejected House Bill 2, the Mississippi Education Freedom Act,… Read More
Public Education
Arkansas posts steepest enrollment decline in 10+ years as parents look for tailored solutionsArkansas parents Zac and Christina George had thought public school a great fit for their daughter until she entered first grade. “Her kindergarten teacher was great and we loved the… Read More
Kansas
Kansas a Midwest mecca for abortion, desert for school choice. Can that be changed?There’s a tantalizing doughnut of school choice forming for parents and families in the Midwest – but Kansas is the doughnut hole.“26 states have already opted into President Trump’s new… Read More
Government
Louisiana governor proposes doubling school choice budget; state opts into Trump programLouisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has proposed doubling the budget for the state’s universal school choice program for the 2026-27 school year. In his budget proposal, the Republican requested $88 million from the… Read More
Public Education
Poll: Federal school choice supported in TN by 7 in 10(The Center Square) – Federal school choice, as outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is supported by 7 in 10 Tennesseans, says a new poll released Monday. The… Read More
Public Education
Swing state lays groundwork to stop Democrats from abolishing school choice program(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Georgia Republican Lt. Governor Burt Jones unveiled legislation on Monday that would prevent future Democrat administrations in the state from revoking Georgia’s participation in the… Read More
Homeschools
Georgia’s rich homeschool history supplies ‘fertile ground’ for emerging hybrid optionsSince Georgia legalized homeschooling in 1984, it has achieved national prominence as a leader in alternative education options. “The state’s relaxed regulations, along with metro Atlanta’s density, geographic spread,… Read More
Government
New Hampshire bill allowing universal open enrollment passes SenateThe New Hampshire Senate has passed a bill allowing universal open enrollment in public schools, with supporters praising the move as a way to provide greater choice to families. “That’s… Read More
Government
More than half of states signal opt-in to federal school choice tax creditAt the end of National School Choice Week, supporters are celebrating after more than half of all states signaled plans to opt in to a new federal school choice program. Read More
Public Education
New Texas school choice program application begins Feb. 4(The Center Square) – During National School Choice Week, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is encouraging families to visit EducationFreedom.Texas.Gov to get ready for the launch of Texas Education Freedom Accounts… Read More
Government
Idaho’s school choice program gets thousands of applications in first few daysDays after launching its first-ever school choice program, Idaho has received thousands of applications from families hungry for education freedom. Early data from the Idaho State Tax Commission revealed 4,650… Read More
Culture
US population growth slows as immigration declines; Midwest states, school choice states on riseU.S. population growth slowed amid a sharp decline in immigration but remained above the low recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new Census data. The United… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin school choice options continue to grow(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s school choice program is growing as Department of Public Instruction began open enrollment for the state’s choice programs. “There are 417 private schools and school… Read More
School Choice
National School Choice Week 2026: Momentum builds as advocates eye expansionsSchool choice has grown by leaps and bounds over the past six years, but the fight for educational freedom will continue boldly in 2026, advocates say. National School Choice Week is Jan. 25-31,… Read More
Opinion
Florida takes the lead on school choice. Here’s why other states should follow.(The Daily Signal) – National School Choice Week highlights the education options available to students across the United States. In Florida, we celebrate the historic action to implement the largest… Read More