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86% of studies show private choice programs have positive academic, civic, and financial impacts. Miami-Dade is a great example, where 3 in 4 students attend schools outside their zone, driving competition and quality.
03/21/2025
AFC reacts to President Trump’s Executive Order to close the Department of Education and return authority to the states. Statement from Tommy Schultz, CEO, American Federation for Children:
If school choice is a good option for wealthy bureaucrats, why is it not a good option for other families?
Every child deserves access to a great education. Learn more about the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) at: https://www.federationforchildren.org/national-school-choice/
03/05/2025
“Today, Wyoming joins the growing list of states across our country putting education decisions back where they belong – with parents." - Ryan Cantrell, Vice President of Government Affairs
Read more at: https://www.federationforchildren.org/afc-applauds-wyoming-governor-mark-gordon-for-signing-school-choice-bill/
03/04/2025
“I commend the U.S. Senate for confirming Linda McMahon to serve as the 13th – and last – Secretary of Education. This vote is the beginning of the end for one of Washington’s greatest policy failures: the centralization of American education." - Tommy Schultz, CEO, American Federation for Children
Read the full news release and more from our CEO at: https://ow.ly/N6MC50Vagnr
School choice isn’t just about options—it’s about protection and opportunity for our most vulnerable kids.
What's the key to improving education in our country?
Parents who refuse to stay silent.
Foster mom Amy gave Jaden a loving home, but outdated rules put his scholarship at risk. It's time for school choice policies that support families through every season.
02/12/2025
"Receiving a scholarship to attend a private elementary school showed me firsthand how access to different educational opportunities can profoundly impact a student’s life."
Jose shares how education freedom helped him succeed as an adult.
Read other stories at: https://ow.ly/OXOE50Txa3R
Education changes shouldn’t add to a foster child’s trauma. Losing a school after adoption disrupts relationships, learning, and stability.
Prioritizing students means ensuring they have access to the best education possible—not funding systems that aren’t delivering.
It’s time to put children first and empower parents with school choice options.📚
02/06/2025
"He needed a school that did not treat him in a 'one-size-fits-all' approach."
Jeremiah’s mom, Ami, is grateful for the way that school choice empowered her family and her son.
Read other success stories at: https://www.federationforchildren.org/voices-for-choice/
02/04/2025
For Daniel, school choice provided a tailored space to learn values and skills that are shaping his future.
Read his story at: https://www.federationforchildren.org/voices-for-choice/daniel-lopez/
01/31/2025
"Because of school choice, my mom gets to see me grow through my education and that her sacrifices were worth it."
We're excited to introduce you to the 2025 Future Leaders Fellowship cohort. 🎉 Read Aidan's full story at: https://ow.ly/YhuK50UBOn8
"School choice is a great thing to shine a spotlight on and make sure that it's still at the forefront of people's consciousness."
We celebrate school choice because it empowers families to choose the best options for their children. Happy ! 🎉 National School Choice Awareness Foundation
School choice empowers parents to choose the best education environments for their children. This week, we’re celebrating all of the K-12 education options that parents can choose – options like Catholic education! 🎒
National School Choice Awareness Foundation
"I failed the 3rd grade twice because I couldn't read, and that's put me on the path to advocate for more students to have an opportunity."
We’re joining the National School Choice Awareness Foundation celebration because every child deserves an education that supports their needs. 📚
01/26/2025
It's ! 🎒 This week shines a spotlight on the power of school choice, bringing together schools, parents, and advocates nationwide to celebrate education freedom. National School Choice Awareness Foundation