Education Policy

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Educational Freedom

As of two years ago, statewide school choice wasn't a reality. Today, 10 states have signed universal or near-universal school choice into law. Read More ›
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The boy gets off the school bus and goes home. Generative AI
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‘Public’ Schools That Aren’t Public

Teachers unions and education bureaucrats hail public schools for being open to all children while condemning private schools for limiting access. But most “public” schools aren’t public at all. Read More ›
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Young parents with their daughter holding American flag in countryside at sunset. Independence Day celebration
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Families Want Educational Freedom

Families with children in public schools are restricted to a specifically assigned school based on home address — even if another public school is a better fit. Removing that artificial barrier in order that there are “no more lines” in public education should be a priority. Read More ›
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President Stephen Douglas, Sprinfield, Illinois, USA.
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Illinois Set to Nix School Choice Program for Low-Income Children

On the heels of a historic year of school choice advancement, including legislation that enacted universal or near-universal school choice programs in seven states, Illinois is poised to go in the opposite direction, delivering a blow to low-income families. Read More ›
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Governor DeSantis: The Nation’s Top Education Change Agent

DeSantis has earned the rank as the nation's top education change agent among his many other achievements as governor. Other governors should emulate his example of courageous leadership and enact Florida's education model legislation. Read More ›
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In Case You Missed It!

Recently Discovery Institute Fellow and American Center for Transforming Education Director Dr. Keri Ingraham joined The Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts on his show to discuss educational freedom, education entrepreneurship, innovation, and much more. Read More ›
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Dad accompanies or picks up children from school. Beginning of the school year, students go back to school
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Give Parents Back Their Rights

House Republicans introduced the Parents Bill of Rights Act to ensure the rights of parents are honored and protected in public schools. The bill establishes that parents have the right to know what is being taught, to be heard, to see the school budget and spending, to protect their child's privacy, and to be updated on any violent activity at schools. Read More ›