When we want to improve things, we often talk about what is broken. But if we truly want to find solutions, we need to pay more attention to what is working.
The landscape of K-12 education in America is vastly different in 2019 than it was 50 years ago. New and unique types of schools have opened to serve children and families. States, communities, districts and schools in the country are doing more to provide customized learning options for students.
It’s easy to think of schools as simply buildings where students learn and teachers teach. But behind so many schools are inspiring stories — stories of people who created those schools and were motivated to make a difference.
Without question, school choice is redefining education in America. Throughout America today, more parents are actively choosing education environments for their children than ever before.
When you think about school choice, what comes to mind? Is it achievement gains, graduation rates, or efforts to make systems more responsive to the needs of parents? Is it policy, programs, or accountability?
The link between America’s economic strength and the quality of education we provide to our country’s children is too often ignored in the national debate over public policy issues.
If you were to listen only to the national-level discussion over the issue, you might think school choice is wildly controversial. But in many states across the country, that’s not the case. Much of the “controversy” over school choice has largely ebbed.