The Defender: Texas Needs Education Freedom

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott and parents from across Texas are fighting for a statewide education freedom program. Over 30 states already provide K-12 scholarships or Education Savings Accounts (ESA) that allow parents to send their children to the education option that best meets their needs and abilities. It’s time for Texas to catch up! Ensuring that funding can follow students will help the state’s students with disabilities, who have been served poorly by the public school system; eventually expand options in rural areas; and provide opportunities for students who are trapped in failing schools.

Giving parents options and financial flexibility alleviates many of the issues found in public schools. School choice increases parental involvement, provides safer environments, expands direct accountability to families, and improves scholastic achievement for all students. Education freedom is needed now more than ever as union-controlled public schools continue to fail many students and families.

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School Choice Is Better for Democracy Than Government Schooling
School choice — not the government-run K-12 school monopoly — allows for the will of the people, which is true democracy.

How Texas Is Becoming the Frontlines for Parents-First School Choice
Children belong to parents — not the government and certainly not public schools. It’s time for Texas to become the 11th state to pass universal school choice.

What K-12 Schools Could Learn About Transparency for Families From Early-Childhood Education
The K-12 education system should join early-childhood education providers and summer camps and fully involve parents in children’s education.

IWF Submits Written Statement on Graphic, Explicit Books in School Libraries
IWF Fellow Nicole Solas submitted a written statement to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce as part of a recent hearing on Combating Graphic, Explicit Books in School Libraries.

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Homeschooling is one of the fastest growing school choice options. Laws vary from state to state. If you’re interested in learning more about homeschooling and determining if home education is right for your family, check out the state-by-state resources provided by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. While you’re on the website, find out how to plan a National School Choice Week (January 21-27, 2024) event in your community!

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