A Timeline of 30 Years of Choice

Thirty years ago, a bold idea took root: that families, not systems, should decide how and where children learn. Since its founding in 1996, EdChoice has been at the forefront of that movement, helping expand educational opportunity for students across the nation. From early policy wins to a growing network of programs now reaching millions, this timeline tells the story of how a once-controversial idea became a nationwide shift, and where it’s headed next.

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For more on our 30th anniversary check out these other blog posts:

• EdChoice at 30: Politics, Markets, and America’s Schools
• The Idea That Changed American Education
• EdChoice at 30: Paul Peterson’s Coaching Tree