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Arizona’s education officials are calling for a correction.

A major outlet reported “20% ESA fraud.”
The actual figure from a random audit: 0.3%.

The difference? Misreading a targeted, risk-based review as if it applied to the whole program.

Accuracy matters. https://bit.ly/4cUr3ZU

Arizona Dept. Of Education Accuses Major Media Outlet Of Misrepresenting ESA Fraud Claims - AZ FREE NEWS By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) accused a major media outlet of misrepresenting the amount of fraud that occurs within the state’s school choice program. Per ADE, 12News claimed the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Program had fraud totaling 20 percent. ADE said ...

The “ESA fraud crisis” narrative just collapsed.

Arizona’s random audit found:
• ~2% unallowable spending
• 0.3% fraud

The widely cited “20% misuse” claim came from a misread of non-random, risk-based data.

Facts > headlines.
https://bit.ly/47HIOIf

LADNER & BEDRICK: The Arizona ESA “Fraud” Myth Is Dead - AZ FREE NEWS By Matthew Ladner & Jason Bedrick | It is said that a lie travels halfway around the world before the truth can get its pants on. But when the truth finally catches up, it tends to arrive with receipts. In recent weeks, anti-school-choice activists have accused Arizona’s popular Empowerment Schola...

School choice is growing fast in the U.S. — with 1.3 million+ students now using private school choice programs, a 25% increase in just one year.

But “school choice” isn’t one policy. States use different models — including Education Savings Accounts, tax-credit scholarships, vouchers, and tax credits — each offering families different levels of flexibility.

One idea connects them all: families, not systems, should decide how children are educated.

https://bit.ly/3MRYku8

State Policy Network

How States Fund School Choice: A Guide to the Four Main Approaches - State Policy Network States fund school choice programs in one of four main ways. We break down how they work and the pros and cons of each.

Where do you think government works best — and where should it step back?

Share one example of each in the comments. 👇

Texas Parents Break Records for School Choice Applications
✍️ By Kathryn Hickok

📚 School choice is growing—fast.
More than 1.5 million students nationwide now benefit from school choice programs, with options available in 34 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Read here: https://bit.ly/4rRUqA7

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🚀 School choice is on the rise! Universal programs now let every K‑12 student access scholarships, vouchers, and ESAs—giving families more options than ever. Education reform is accelerating.

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State Policy Network

The Rapid Rise of Universal School Choice - State Policy Network Universal school choice has gone from a niche idea to the norm in state policy. Four states now top 100,000 students using ESAs or vouchers, with Arizona’s latest milestone highlighting rapid growth and what comes next.

School Choice Week 2026 ends today—but your journey to find the right school for your child doesn’t.

Thousands of Oregon families explored public, charter, magnet, private, online, and homeschool options this week knowing that every child deserves a learning environment to fit their unique needs.

✅ Take the next step: explore schools, attend an open house, or download your free Parent Pocket Guide today! https://bit.ly/4q5KhON

46 million parents across our country searched for new schooling options in 2025.
Why? Because every child deserves a school that suits their needs -not the other way around.

Oregon families: start exploring your options during School Choice Week, Jan 25–31.
https://bit.ly/4q5Uzia

Did you know? 🤔
Over 860,000 kids in Oregon have multiple K–12 options—public, charter, magnet, private, online, and homeschool!

School Choice Week (Jan 25–31) is the perfect time to learn about all the ways your child can thrive. 🌱

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🚍 Transportation matters when choosing a school.

When choosing a school, transportation is a big factor in a family's decision-making.

In Oregon, transportation is available if students...

*Attend their assigned public school
*Attend a public charter school within their zoned district
*Attend a private school along public school bus routes
*Have transportation services in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Look into the transportation options available when deciding the best schooling option for your student. Check out this transportation guide for a full overview.

Making the Trip: Transportation & School Choice Explore school transportation options in your state. Learn what's required, what's available, and where to learn more for your school choice.