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Alabama Leads the Nation in Educational Freedom in 2024

Press Release: For Immediate Release March 7, 2024 For more information or to schedule an interview, contact: Chantal Lovell, EdChoice chantal@edchoice.org | 989-251-8388 Alabama Leads the Nation in Educational

North Carolina Makes Voucher Program Universal

Press Release: For Immediate Release September 22 For more information or to schedule an interview, contact: Chantal Lovell, EdChoice chantal@edchoice.org | 989-251-8388 North Carolina Makes Voucher Program Universal The

Public, Parents More Pessimistic About Direction of K-12 Education

INDIANAPOLIS, IN— As families finish up back-to-school shopping and American children head off for the 2023-24 school year, parents say they’re more pessimistic about the direction of K-12 education.

Ohio Makes Voucher Program Universal

The Buckeye State becomes seventh state in 2023 to make educational choice a reality for all students This week, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gave his final stamp of approval

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New Survey Finds Private and Charter School Teachers Most Likely to Recommend Profession

Indianapolis, IN— The subject of teacher shortages and educator burnout have driven news headlines and local debates in recent years, and a new survey of educators shines light on

Oklahoma Latest State to Create Universal Choice Program

With Stitt’s signature, Oklahoma becomes sixth state to participate in Year of Universal Choice Today, Governor Kevin Stitt signed the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act into law, giving

New Survey of American Teens Estimates How Many Are Using ChatGPT

Indianapolis, IN—A new survey of American teens finds less than half have heard at least some about ChatGPT, and less than one-third have put the AI platform to use.

New Survey Finds Teens Happier, More Motivated

Use of Chat GTP, desired support from schools, hope for the future, and more explored in national poll Indianapolis, IN—A new survey of American teens finds their mental health,

Indiana Becomes Fifth State in 2023 to Enact Major School Choice Program Expansion

Home to Milton and Rose Friedman’s Legacy Foundation, Indiana joins movement toward universal choice Indianapolis, IN – The Indiana Legislature approved a new budget today, and in doing so,

Gov. DeSantis Adds Florida to List of States Offering Educational Choice for All

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis added Florida to the list of states expanding educational opportunities for all students, expanding the Family Empowerment Scholarship program to include all students. His signature

New Survey of Black Parents Reveals Opinions and Experiences in Schools, Desires for Future

Black parents believe core academic subjects are extremely important for students in Kindergarten through eighth grade, and prioritize independent thinking and core subject for high schoolers, a just-released national

Arkansas Becomes Third State This Year to Create Education Savings Account Program

2023 shaping up to be Year of Universal Choice Today, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed the Learns Act into law, establishing the third universal education savings account (ESA)

Utah Becomes 10th State to Offer Students Education Savings Accounts

Governor Spencer Cox Signs Expansive ESA Program into Law In the final day of National School Choice Week, Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed the Utah Fits All Scholarship program

Iowa the first of several states likely to expand educational freedom in 2023

Iowa the first of several states likely to expand educational freedom in 2023 Two weeks after calling on the legislature to make education savings accounts (ESA) available to all

Universal Choice for Arizona Families

ARIZONA, July 7, 2022 – Today, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a historic measure to give every student in Arizona access to Empowerment Scholarship Accounts. This is a bold

Parents Denied Hope Scholarships by West Virginia Circuit Court

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 6, 2022 – EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from Leslie Hiner, VP of Legal Affairs and

New EdChoice Report Reveals How Teachers Manage Time, Distractions, and Discipline Issues In School

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 6, 2022 – EdChoice, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to empowering families to choose the best school environment for their children, released a new national report

EdChoice on U.S. Supreme Court victory in Carson v. Makin

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from Vice President of Legal Affairs Leslie Hiner regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling

Latest EdChoice Survey Reveals Teens’ Post High School Plans, Thoughts About Hybrid Learning, and More

National nonprofit releases new findings from polling teenagers and parents of high schoolers INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 9, 2022 – EdChoice, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to empowering families to

EdChoice statement on oral arguments in Carson v. Makin

U.S. Supreme Court heard Maine town tuitioning case this morning INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from Vice President of

EdChoice commends North Carolina for expanding key educational choice programs

North Carolina Legislators show an ongoing commitment to educational choice INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, commends the state of North Carolina for embracing

EdChoice files amicus brief in Carson v. Makin

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in Maine town tuitioning case in December INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from

EdChoice commends Missouri for enacting Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program

Tax-funded ESA program will become state’s first school choice program INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, commends the state of Missouri for embracing educational

EdChoice applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s acceptance of Carson v. Makin

Maine’s town tuitioning program is nation’s second-oldest school choice program  INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, applauded the U.S. Supreme Court for accepting a case, Carson

Ohio budget includes major school choice expansion, two new programs

Thousands more families will be able to access educational options INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, applauded Ohio lawmakers and Gov. Mike DeWine for

EdChoice lauds massive Pennsylvania tax-credit scholarship expansion

Program will increase by $40 million, empower 13,000 more families to choose INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, lauded Pennsylvania lawmakers for the largest

EdChoice commends New Hampshire for Passing Education Freedom Accounts into Law

New Hampshire Legislators show ongoing commitment to School Choice.  INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, commends the state of New Hampshire for embracing educational

EdChoice commends Kansas for expansion of tax-credit scholarship program

Low-income families will have increased access to non-public schooling INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, congratulates Kansas for expanding eligibility requirements for the state’s Tax

EdChoice congratulates Oklahoma for expansion of tax-credit scholarship program

Total credits available will rise from $3.5 million to $25 million INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, congratulates Oklahoma for raising the limit on

EdChoice commends Iowa for expanding School Tuition Organization Tax Credit and Individual Tuition and Textbook Tax Credit programs

Iowa legislators show ongoing commitment to school choice INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, commends the state of Iowa for embracing educational opportunity and

EdChoice congratulates Florida for massive school choice expansion

Legislation also consolidates two special needs scholarships and combines them with the state’s ESA program INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, commends the state

EdChoice applauds expansion of Georgia’s special needs voucher program

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, congratulates Georgia for expanding its special needs voucher program, which originally was enacted in 2007. Georgia Gov. Brian

Indiana’s expanded voucher, tax-credit programs and new special needs ESA signed into law

Voucher program will have highest income eligibility of any means-tested program in the country INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, applauded Indiana lawmakers and

EdChoice congratulates Arkansas on new tax-credit scholarship school choice program

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, congratulates Arkansas for enacting its second private school choice program. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Senate Bill 680

EdChoice congratulates Oklahoma for modernizing funding formula, enacting open enrollment

Policies expand opportunity, pave the way for more choice in the future INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, congratulates Oklahoma for modernizing their K-12

EdChoice congratulates West Virginia on most expansive ESA in the nation

School choice program also is first for the Mountain State INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, congratulates the state of West Virginia on the

EdChoice commends Kentucky for enacting Education Opportunity Account program

Lawmakers voted to override gubernatorial veto this evening INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, commends the Commonwealth of Kentucky for embracing educational opportunity with

ExcelinEd, EdChoice File Brief in Tennessee Supreme Court to Support Students

Statement from Foundation for Excellence in Education CEO Patricia Levesque and EdChoice President and CEO Robert Enlow on a joint filing of an amicus brief with the Tennessee Supreme

Arkansas Tax Credit Scholarship Program’s Positive Fiscal Impact

New polling reveals 61% of Arkansas voters would support the public school grant system LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—This week, researchers from the University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy and

EdChoice praises South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster for empowering students and families during COVID pandemic

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement today following South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s announcement of SAFE Grants, a scholarship program

EdChoice on U.S. Supreme Court victory in Espinoza

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from Vice President of Legal Affairs Leslie Hiner regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling

A message from EdChoice

Here at EdChoice, freedom and justice drive our mission. We want to shatter the historic inequality that defines our K-12 education system—a system that was designed by those with

EdChoice President and CEO on Utah Gov. Herbert’s veto of House Bill 332

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from its President and CEO Robert C. Enlow in response to Utah Gov. Gary

EdChoice on lawsuit filed against Tennessee ESA program

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from Vice President of Legal Affairs Leslie Hiner regarding a lawsuit filed today against

EdChoice on oral arguments in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from Vice President of Legal Affairs Leslie Hiner regarding oral arguments heard today at

EdChoice announces board leadership changes, new board member

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, today announced Indiana businessman Fred Klipsch as Chair of its Board of Directors. Klipsch is the former owner

EdChoice on Senate vote today regarding IRS charitable contribution rule

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from Vice President of Legal Affairs Leslie Hiner on the vote today on Senate

New feature film highlights EdChoice board member’s school choice story

Miss Virginia screenings begin this weekend in New York and Washington INDIANAPOLIS—This weekend marks the opening of Miss Virginia, a new feature film starring Uzo Aduba based on the

EdChoice on SCOTUS announcement in Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from Vice President of Legal Affairs Leslie Hiner on the announcement today that the

EdChoice on K-12 education proposals in West Virginia

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from President and CEO Robert Enlow on the latest legislative action on K-12 education

EdChoice on Department of Treasury guidance affecting tax-credit scholarship donors

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from Vice President of Legal Affairs Leslie Hiner on guidance issued today by the

EdChoice statement on proposed federal school choice legislation

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement about a Congressional school choice proposal that would make federal tax credits available for donations

EdChoice on Florida Supreme Court victory for school choice

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement on the Florida Supreme Court ruling today on the education funding and the state’s

EdChoice on New Mexico ruling that private school students can receive state-funded textbooks

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement on the New Mexico Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that taxpayer dollars can be

EdChoice on Montana Supreme Court ruling against tax-credit scholarships

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement on the Montana Supreme Court’s ruling today against the state’s tax-credit scholarship program being used

EdChoice on proposed IRS rule limiting the federal deductibility of charitable contributions

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from Vice President of Legal Affairs Leslie Hiner on a proposed IRS rule that

New report shows that not all parts of Indiana have equitable access to school options

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, today release a new report using mapping software to generate drive-time distances to different schooling types in Indiana.

EdChoice VP of Legal Affairs on Supreme Court of Puerto Rico dismissing challenge to vouchers, charters

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from Vice President of Legal Affairs Leslie Hiner on the Supreme Court of Puerto

EdChoice VP of Legal Affairs on Janus ruling

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, released the following statement from Vice President of Legal Affairs Leslie Hiner on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision

EdChoice Statement on 2017 NAEP Results

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice President and CEO Robert Enlow issued the following statement on today’s release of 2017 NAEP scores, often referred to as “the nation’s report card.” “Testing, testing, testing. That’s

EdChoice releases 2017 “Schooling in America” survey results

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, today released the findings of its 2017 “Schooling in America” national survey at an event in Washington, D.C.

EdChoice statement on federal 529 tax proposal

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice President and CEO Robert C. Enlow offered the following statement in response to a federal tax proposal this week that would allow families across the United States to

Mike McShane joins EdChoice as Director of National Research

National K-12 nonprofit also announces two internal promotions INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, today announced that Dr. Michael McShane will join its research

New EdChoice survey showcases parental satisfaction, choices among Indiana public, private and charter school parents

One-third of Hoosier parents unaware of state’s voucher, tax-credit scholarship programs INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, today released a cross-sector survey of Indiana

EdChoice statement on new tax-credit scholarship program in Illinois

INDIANAPOLIS—EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, issued this statement following the passage today of a new, $75 million tax-credit scholarship program in Illinois, which

Report: Public schools have been short-changing teachers for decades

K-12 staffing has surged over the past 65 years; non-teachers have benefitted most INDIANAPOLIS — A new national report released today looks at how much American public schools have

Successful charter school attracts families to blighted community

California case study shows how choice programs can drive relocation, spur urban renewal INDIANAPOLIS — EdChoice, a national nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, today released a

EdChoice releases 2017 edition of ABCs of School Choice

Policymaker handbook details every private school choice program in the United States INDIANAPOLIS — As part of its celebration of National School Choice Week, EdChoice today released its annual

EdChoice releases survey of private school landscape in Texas

New data distributed as policymakers consider educational choice proposals INDIANAPOLIS — EdChoice, a nonprofit organization that promotes state-based educational choice programs, today released a policy brief outlining the private

New survey shows room to grow, support for ESAs among Arizona private schools

Data also show Arizona private schools have grown more diverse over time INDIANAPOLIS — EdChoice, formerly the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, has released Exploring Arizona’s Private Education Sector, its

Report: School choice has yet to deliver more private school students, capacity

Future growth depends on quality policies and sustainable programs INDIANAPOLIS — EdChoice, formerly the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, today released a new research report concluding that school choice

Report: Tax-credit scholarships have saved taxpayers at least $1.7 billion since 1997

Programs allow individuals, businesses to reduce tax liability by donating to nonprofits that in turn provide scholarships for students to attend private schools INDIANAPOLIS — EdChoice, formerly the Friedman

EdChoice releases 2016 “Schooling in America” national polling results

INDIANAPOLIS — EdChoice, formerly the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, has released the results from its 2016 “Schooling in America” survey, the fifth year it has conducted a national

EdChoice statement on Nevada Supreme Court ruling affirming constitutionality of ESA program, calling for new funding source

INDIANAPOLIS — EdChoice President and CEO Robert Enlow issued the following statement in response to a Nevada Supreme Court ruling today that upheld the legality of Nevada’s nearly universal

National survey of state legislators illustrates how they make decisions, whom they trust and what they think about educational choice

New EdChoice report documents what’s believed to be first phone-only legislator survey in more than 15 years INDIANAPOLIS — EdChoice, formerly the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, today released

Arkansas private schools need to know more about state’s new special needs voucher

Once informed, schools are eager to be part of educational choice program INDIANAPOLIS — Arkansas private schools have limited knowledge about a new voucher program launching there this fall,

Friedman Foundation changes name to EdChoice

New name represents the future of the organization and its mission of unencumbered school choice for all families INDIANAPOLIS – The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice today announced that

Tenth and final Friedman Legacy Day to be celebrated around the world this month

More than 100 events will honor the life and intellectual legacy of legendary economist Dr. Milton Friedman INDIANAPOLIS – At the end of this month, more than 100 organizations

Indiana Parent Survey finds Hoosier private school and school choice parents overwhelmingly satisfied with nation’s largest voucher program

Parents report increased community and school engagement, say choice program is easy to use INDIANAPOLIS — The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice today released Why Parents Choose, a survey

Friedman Foundation response to ruling on Nevada’s education savings account (ESA) program

“Today’s ruling is a clear victory for Nevada families and students who are anxiously awaiting the chance to use ESAs to pursue the educational opportunities their children need and

Friedman Foundation releases fourth edition of Win-Win report

Synthesis of 100 school choice studies finds positive outcomes in five key areas; report also addresses negative findings related to Louisiana voucher program INDIANAPOLIS — The Friedman Foundation for

New Report Examines the Effect of Competition on Innovation in K–12 Education

Charter, private schools are best to improve all schools via competitive pressure INDIANAPOLIS – The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice today released Pursuing Innovation: How Can Educational Choice Transform

Friedman Foundation responds to Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s veto of choice program for students with disabilities

INDIANAPOLIS – The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice responded to Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s veto late yesterday of the Parental Choice in Education Savings Account (PCESA) program, which would

Hoosiers Strongly Support School Choice, View Public Education in Indiana On ‘Wrong Track’

For Immediate Release January 20, 2016 INDIANAPOLIS – Nearly five years after Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program, which assists low-and-middle income students and students with special needs with vouchers to

New Report Finds Public School Integration Lags Integration in American Neighborhoods

Research Suggests School Choice Creates More Integration INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 28, 2015) – Although public school integration has improved since the end of the last century, it still lags the

Survey Finds Colorado Private School Supply Primed for School Choice Families

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 15, 2015) – New data show Colorado’s private schools have an estimated 9,000 open seats, are open to school choice programs, and, for the most part, have

Latinos’ Support for School Choice Outpacing Nation

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 10, 2015) –Latinos living in the United States support school choice in higher numbers than the general population and nearly all other demographics, according to a new

Report Finds New School Choice Programs Would Cover Majority of Private School Tuition Costs

Nevada Private School Enrollment Expected to Spike 33 Percent INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 18, 2015) – A Nevada school choice program to launch in 2016 will cover the majority of private

Poll Shows Nationwide Support for Emerging School Choice Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 30, 2015) – More than six in 10 Americans support giving all students a new form of school choice emerging in the states known as education

Low-Income Baltimore School Choice Students Graduate Early, Attend College at Above Average Rates

INDIANAPOLIS (April 20, 2015) – A survey report released today finds recipients of a privately-financed Baltimore scholarship program for low-income families graduate high school early and go to four-year

New Poll Finds Dual Support for Minnesota Public Schools and New School Choice Options

INDIANAPOLIS (April 15, 2015) – A new survey by Braun Research, Inc. finds Minnesota voters like their public schools but still support education savings accounts—a school choice option now