School Choice & Charters
Education news, analysis, and opinion about the legislation, policies, governance, research, advocacy, and institutions around school choice and charters.
Which States Have Private School Choice?
Education savings accounts, voucher, and tax-credit scholarships are growing. This tracker keeps tabs on them so you don't have to.
School Choice & Charters Video How a Microschool Is Trying to Become a Model for Public SchoolsThis microschool utilizes community partnerships to get kids learning beyond the classroom.
School Choice & Charters Trump Wants to Expand Private School Choice. Does the Public Agree?Both fans and opponents of private school choice argue that public sentiment is on their side.
School Choice & Charters Voters Rejected Private School Choice. A Trump Administration May Push It AnywayPro-school choice initiatives failed in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska.
School Choice & Charters Charter Schools Are in Uncharted Political Waters This Election SeasonFrom big constitutional questions to more practical, local concerns, the charter school sector faces a number of challenges.
School Choice & Charters Private School Choice: What the Research SaysPrivate school choice programs are proliferating as debates continue about their effects on low-income students and public schools.
School Choice & Charters States Are Spending Billions on Private School Choice. But Is It Truly Universal?More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students.
School Choice & Charters Explainer How States Use Tax Credits to Fund Private School Choice: An ExplainerTwenty-one states have programs that give tax credits for donations to organizations that grant private-school scholarships.
School Choice & Charters Private School Choice in the 2024 Election, ExplainedThree states will ask voters to weigh in on private school choice, and another state could pave the way for more funding for choice.
School Choice & Charters How Private School Choice Complicates Public School BudgetsDistricts are seeing higher costs and fuzzier enrollment projections as more states give parents public funds for private education.
School Choice & Charters A Private School Choice Program Is Illegal, State Court Rules. What Comes Next?South Carolina's education savings account program is no more.
School Choice & Charters Opinion What Is the State of School Choice?A leading authority on school choice describes recent legislative trends and new research findings.
School Choice & Charters Here's How Charters Can Improve Experiences for Students With DisabilitiesCharter schools must improve access and experiences for students with disabilities, advocates say.
School Choice & Charters Why Jay-Z Is a Key Figure in the School Voucher DebateJay-Z's backing of school vouchers in Pennsylvania has public education advocates worried it will divert funds.
School Choice & Charters Video How Microschools Can Fit in the Broader K-12 SystemMicroschools are a necessary option to support students within the broader K-12 system, according to this school founder.
School Choice & Charters Video Private School Choice: A Video ExplainerWe're tracking the proliferation of school choice policies around the country. Here's how to get up to speed.
