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Solving the School Rating Puzzle: A Parent’s Guide to Evaluating School Information Online
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and the internet is a goldmine of information. However, sometimes, what can seem like a tool in your school decision process can also hinder your search. To guide you in making savvy choices about your child’s education, it’s essential to know how to navigate […]
Maryland’s BOOST Scholarship: Who it serves and how it works
Over the past seven years, about 20,000 low-income children in Maryland have received scholarships from the state to attend approved private schools that can better meet their learning needs. The program that makes this possible for families is Maryland’s BOOST Scholarship, short for “Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today.” BOOST, which was established by […]
North Carolina sets largest expansion of school choice in 10 years in motion
Do you live in North Carolina and attend private school or hope to in the future? Thanks to the state’s new budget, all families will soon be eligible to apply for North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship program. This program provides scholarships for students’ private school expenses, including tuition and book fees. Once the scholarship expansion is […]
Ohio expands public education funding, private school scholarships
Budgets don’t just matter for economists. Ohio’s freshly signed state budget (HB 33) will have a real, tangible impact on the lives of school-aged children and their families. If your child attends a public school, community school (known in other states as public charter schools), or private school, there are changes in store for you. […]
Nebraska Introduces New Scholarship Program to Replace Opportunity Scholarship
More school choice opportunities are underway for K-12 students in the Cornhusker state! Lawmakers just passed a new scholarship program that aims to make private schooling an affordable choice for all Nebraska families in need. What is Nebraska’s new scholarship program? In May 2024, Nebraska introduced a new bill that replaces the Opportunity Scholarship program […]
Montana passes charter school law, makes landmark changes across school sectors
2023 was a landmark year for educational innovation in Montana. A flurry of bills were signed into law that impact the K-12 school choices of families across the state. Whether your family chooses public school, private school, online learning, or homeschooling, there are changes likely to affect you this school year or next! Let’s take […]
Tax credits on the horizon for Oklahoma private schoolers, homeschoolers
Oklahoma families who choose private school or homeschooling now have access to new state programs to help make their school choice more affordable! Here’s what you need to know! What is the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act? The Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act, signed into law in May 2023, provides participating families a […]
New Survey: School’s Out (for Summer) but Switching Is In
As summer draws near and the school year comes to a close, many parents are actively seeking better educational options for their children next year. Across the nation, parents are eager to find learning environments that are more suitable for their children. In fact, nearly half of all parents have reported that one of their […]
Your Family’s School Choice Priorities
No matter what type of school you end up choosing, it’s crucial to start the process by taking stock of what’s important to you and your family in an educational environment. Every child is different, and the unique preferences your family has are a crucial part of choosing the right fit. Take this quiz to […]
More school scholarships available this year for Hoosier families choosing private school
Indiana has long been one of the states with the most financial support for families who choose private school. Already, more than 69,270 students participate in the state’s Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program, which provides vouchers for private school tuition and fees. With a new state budget in 2023, Indiana has launched big changes that will […]
With new program for families, Iowa makes private school choice more accessible to all
Have you heard about Iowa’s Education Savings Account Program? More than 18,000 students (spanning 96 of Iowa’s 99 counties) were approved to use this new program in the 2023-2024 school year! While the majority of children choose public school, there are some students who need another learning environment to thrive. Since Iowa passed the Students […]