EdChoice

08/28/2026

Why do parents choose their child's school? There are many push and pull factors that determine where students go. We learned about several of those factors in our Schooling In America survey and highlighted some in this blog.

Why do parents choose a particular school for their children? It sounds like a simple question, but the reality is more complicated.

08/27/2026

Education savings accounts continue to garner support from the general public as well as parents. When a description of how this type of program works is provided, support surges. https://www.edchoice.org/research/2026-schooling-in-america/

08/27/2026

EdChoice researchers wanted to learn more about microschools from the guides who run their own at Prenda. Are they satisfied with their profession? How engaged are the students? These questions and more are answered in our new survey.

Prenda guides are satisfied with their experience and are confident their students have access to the tools and support needed to succeed.

08/26/2026

Arizona has gained national recognition in the school choice landscape recently. On this episode of EdChoice Chats, researchers Mike McShane, John Kristof, and CEO Robert Enlow all sit down to discuss what is going on in Arizona.

We discuss and unpack the challenges to Arizona's Universal ESA program and the charges of unallowable expenses.

08/26/2026

Help from school choice programs doesn't have to stop after a student's senior year of high school. 15 ESA programs allow funds to roll over for use during college, potentially aiding in the student debt crisis.
https://jamesgmartin.center/2026/08/from-school-choice-to-college-choice/

08/25/2026

Microschools are being called the "modern-day one-room schoolhouse", and they've been gaining popularity for years now. The small sizes allow for big impact, especially for students needing more individual instruction.

Microschools have small groups of students in different grades, offer individualized instruction, and serve as an alternative to traditional schooling.

08/25/2026

In our new survey, done in partnership with Prenda, we wanted to learn more about the experience of the guides leading these microschools. Dive into the full report and its findings here ⤵️

Prenda guides are satisfied with their experience and are confident their students have access to the tools and support needed to succeed.

08/24/2026

Laurel Springs School is creating a worldwide classroom for thousands of students. We interviewed the Head of School at Laurel Springs and she explains how they serve their students. She also highlights that Laurel is an approved ESA vendor for the first time this year.

Every day as many as 3,500 students from all over the world log on to the same online school: Laurel Springs School.

08/24/2026

The Federal Tax Credit Scholarship has gained widespread support from the general public and school parents. Both groups support their state participating in this program.
https://www.edchoice.org/research/2026-schooling-in-america/

08/21/2026

Alaska is opening applications for scholarship granting organizations so they can contribute to students' education through the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship program. This opportunity opens the door for Alaskan kids to access the education that suits them.

In what is expected to be a major financial boost for private, home and religious schooling across Alaska, Gov. Dunleavy announced that Alaska is now accepting applications from nonprofit groups seeking approval as K–12 Scholarship Granting Organizations.