Fiscal Policy and Analysis

What has happened to public school spending and enrollment in states that adopted private school choice?

Arguing that universal school choice will “bankrupt states” is a bit like looking at your grocery receipt, circling the line for coffee, and declaring you’re headed for foreclosure.

Even the best-funded school choice program can stumble if implementation gets in the way. We dive into a new study out of Michigan.

The results from this analysis, coupled with other rigorous fiscal analyses of the program, contradicts rhetoric that the program is a “budget-busting free-for-all” or fiscally unsustainable.

The media is reporting that Arkansas' Education Freedom Account (EFA) program could cost the state “more than $326 million” in the upcoming school year. We dive into the numbers.

We dive into some of the numbers for the new Federal Tax-Credit Scholarship and compute what the income cut-offs will be.

If we are going to talk about educational choice, we also need to understand how public schools are funded. It’s not just about where kids go to get their education, it’s also about who pays and how much. 

Whether you're looking at state spending, program design, or per-pupil costs, the Fiscal Factbook helps you follow the money and understand the data.

The EdChoice Bundle is a curated collection of five resources designed to give policymakers, advocates, journalists, and families a full picture of educational choice in America today.

Teacher Savings Accounts (TSAs) are government-authorized savings accounts that allow educators to allocate funds for various uses, including classroom supplies and professional development opportunities.

We explore how rising demand from school choice policies affects private school tuition and availability, emphasizing the need for supply-side considerations.

We break down the latest state and federal tax benefits, highlight emerging trends like refundable tax credits, and offer a practical overview of how families can take advantage of these financial tools.