April Momentum: Expanding What Works in School Choice
After much deliberation over the last few months, several efforts to expand and sharpen existing choice programs materialized in April.
Policy & Advocacy
1,532,172 U.S. Students
Participating in a private school choice program
34 States
have one or more School Choice Programs
75 Programs
on the Books in the States, D.C. and Puerto Rico
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Policy Blogs and Press Releases
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State of Choice: March 2026
As legislative sessions enter their final stretch, the education freedom movement finds itself navigating a mix of wins, setbacks, and open questions.
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State of Choice: February 2026
The education freedom movement’s energy is shifting toward strengthening existing programs and defending against efforts to weaken them.
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From Universal Eligibility to Universal Access: The Next Phase of School Choice
2025 is the year educational choice programs offering universal eligibility became the standard—so what’s in store for 2026?
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Why More Churches Are Turning to Christian Education—and How to Start
We talk with Chris Vas, Senior Director at the Herzog Foundation, about how the organization is helping grow Christ-centered education across the country.
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2025 Legislative Session in Review
It was a landmark year for education choice overall, and an especially pivotal one as programs with universal access gained unprecedented momentum.
EdChoice Podcasts
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How the Church Can Lead the Education Freedom Movement
We talk with Pastor Joshua Robertson from Black Pastors United for Education about how churches can turn empty rooms into powerful educational hubs.
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State of Choice: April 2026
In this episode of the State of Choice podcast, the team discusses the current state of school choice programs across the U.S., focusing on recent developments, challenges, and opportunities for expansion.
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Susan Pendergrass on the Supply Side of ESAs
In this episode of the State of Choice podcast, host Ed Tarnowski talks with Susan Pendergrass about the impact of universal choice in states like Arizona.