/education-savings-accounts Education Savings Accounts en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 Three states will ask voters to weigh in on private school choice, and another state could pave the way for more funding for choice. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:35:10 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 /policy-politics/how-private-school-choice-complicates-public-school-budgets/2024/09 Districts are seeing higher costs and fuzzier enrollment projections as more states give parents public funds for private education. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:28:11 GMT /policy-politics/how-private-school-choice-complicates-public-school-budgets/2024/09 /policy-politics/a-private-school-choice-program-is-illegal-state-court-rules-what-comes-next/2024/09 South Carolina's education savings account program is no more. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:40:36 GMT /policy-politics/a-private-school-choice-program-is-illegal-state-court-rules-what-comes-next/2024/09 /policy-politics/opinion-what-is-the-state-of-school-choice/2024/08 A leading authority on school choice describes recent legislative trends and new research findings. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-is-the-state-of-school-choice/2024/08 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-a-video-explainer/2024/05 We're tracking the proliferation of school choice policies around the country. Here's how to get up to speed. Fri, 31 May 2024 17:50:40 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-a-video-explainer/2024/05 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-continues-to-spread-3-things-to-know/2024/05 New research shows private schools increase tuition when states send public funds for parents to spend on private education. Thu, 23 May 2024 20:31:15 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-continues-to-spread-3-things-to-know/2024/05 /policy-politics/opinion-does-school-choice-work/2024/05 Ultimately, the “how” of educational choice may matter more than the “what.” Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-does-school-choice-work/2024/05 /policy-politics/another-state-is-launching-a-private-school-choice-program-will-more-follow/2024/03 Alabama is the 12th state to offer a private school choice program that all students in the state will be eligible to access. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:42:23 GMT /policy-politics/another-state-is-launching-a-private-school-choice-program-will-more-follow/2024/03 /policy-politics/which-states-have-private-school-choice/2024/01 Education savings accounts, voucher, and tax-credit scholarships are growing. This tracker keeps tabs on them so you don't have to. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:49:27 GMT /policy-politics/which-states-have-private-school-choice/2024/01 /policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 Calls are growing for more scrutiny over where state funds for private school choice go and how students are faring in the classroom. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:37:23 GMT /policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 /policy-politics/opinion-after-a-banner-year-for-school-choice-the-challenge-is-to-ensure-new-programs-work/2023/10 Education savings accounts have the potential to be a great reform, but there are practical and political challenges to wrestle with. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-after-a-banner-year-for-school-choice-the-challenge-is-to-ensure-new-programs-work/2023/10 /policy-politics/most-students-getting-new-school-choice-funds-arent-ditching-public-schools/2023/10 Data from several states show most voucher and education savings account recipients aren't leaving public schools for private alternatives. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:19:33 GMT /policy-politics/most-students-getting-new-school-choice-funds-arent-ditching-public-schools/2023/10 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-are-having-a-moment-but-its-not-all-smooth-sailing/2023/06 Several states have passed private school choice programs with universal eligibility. But some have seen road bumps as they implement them. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:07:05 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-are-having-a-moment-but-its-not-all-smooth-sailing/2023/06 /policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 So far this year, 14 states passed laws and lawmakers in 42 states introduced bills to expand private school choice. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:44:35 GMT /policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 /policy-politics/do-vouchers-and-esas-take-money-from-public-schools-how-states-fund-school-choice/2023/05 Republican state lawmakers have ramped up programs that dedicate public funds for parents to spend on their children’s private education. Mon, 08 May 2023 21:41:28 GMT /policy-politics/do-vouchers-and-esas-take-money-from-public-schools-how-states-fund-school-choice/2023/05 /policy-politics/opinion-what-is-an-education-savings-account-and-why-does-it-matter/2023/05 ESAs shift us from a system of “school” choice to “educational” choice, opening the door to a system that offers more customizable options. Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:05 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-is-an-education-savings-account-and-why-does-it-matter/2023/05 /policy-politics/education-savings-accounts-explained/2023/03 Four states this year have passed laws allowing any parent to spend public dollars on private school tuition or other education expenses. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:40:39 GMT /policy-politics/education-savings-accounts-explained/2023/03 /policy-politics/the-push-for-school-choice-is-accelerating/2023/01 States across the country are considering sweeping school choice bills that would send public funds to private schools. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:04:19 GMT /policy-politics/the-push-for-school-choice-is-accelerating/2023/01 /policy-politics/voucher-programs-gain-strength-with-help-from-the-courts-an-expert-says/2022/12 A school choice expert explains how recent rulings could prevent future voucher programs from getting blocked by opponents. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:54:28 GMT /policy-politics/voucher-programs-gain-strength-with-help-from-the-courts-an-expert-says/2022/12 /policy-politics/how-the-pandemic-helped-fuel-the-private-school-choice-movement/2021/07 State lawmakers got a new talking point as they pushed to create and expand programs to send students to private schools. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:41:16 GMT /policy-politics/how-the-pandemic-helped-fuel-the-private-school-choice-movement/2021/07 /policy-politics/covid-19-may-energize-push-for-school-choice-in-states-where-that-leads-is-unclear/2021/01 The pandemic is driving legislators' interest in mechanisms like education savings accounts, but the growth may not be straightforward. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:51:35 GMT /policy-politics/covid-19-may-energize-push-for-school-choice-in-states-where-that-leads-is-unclear/2021/01 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-fall-short-on-transparency-accountability/2020/02 Education Week finds that few of the nearly 30 states with programs that pay tuition at private schools or tax-credits to incentivize businesses and individuals to do so require private schools to follow standard policies used to ensure transparency and accountability in the nation’s public schools. Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:33:21 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-fall-short-on-transparency-accountability/2020/02 /policy-politics/striking-teachers-are-targeting-charter-schools-but-are-charters-really-a-threat/2019/02 Charter schools educate only about 7 percent of all public school students. But in some cities, charter schools have made significant inroads. Mon, 25 Feb 2019 21:39:16 GMT /policy-politics/striking-teachers-are-targeting-charter-schools-but-are-charters-really-a-threat/2019/02 /policy-politics/expansion-of-school-vouchers-gets-trounced-in-arizona/2018/11 Proposition 305 had become one of the most contentious ballot-box battles over school choice in the 2018 midterm elections. But its loss is not necessarily a defeat for school choice advocates. Wed, 07 Nov 2018 05:16:06 GMT /policy-politics/expansion-of-school-vouchers-gets-trounced-in-arizona/2018/11 /policy-politics/arizona-voters-will-determine-whether-to-massively-expand-school-voucher-eligibility/2018/10 The push to make 1.1 million of Arizona's school children eligible for vouchers has been both contentious and confounding, with questions about whether voters are interpreting the ballot language correctly. Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:45:28 GMT /policy-politics/arizona-voters-will-determine-whether-to-massively-expand-school-voucher-eligibility/2018/10 /policy-politics/will-a-school-choice-for-all-program-survive-the-ballot-box-in-arizona/2018/03 An Arizona Supreme Court ruling has paved the way for a voter referendum on the state's ambitious plan to expand eligibility for a private school choice program to all public school students. Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:15:48 GMT /policy-politics/will-a-school-choice-for-all-program-survive-the-ballot-box-in-arizona/2018/03 /education/gop-bill-would-create-esas-for-military-families-using-impact-aid/2018/03 A Republican lawmaker wants to create Education Savings Accounts for military families, using money now given to school districts that receive federal Impact Aid. Wed, 07 Mar 2018 22:26:26 GMT /education/gop-bill-would-create-esas-for-military-families-using-impact-aid/2018/03 /policy-politics/betsy-devos-wants-education-savings-accounts-for-military-families/2018/02 The Trump administration may turn its school choice focus to a group of students the federal government has a special responsibility for: Military-connected kids Thu, 22 Feb 2018 21:25:29 GMT /policy-politics/betsy-devos-wants-education-savings-accounts-for-military-families/2018/02 /policy-politics/want-to-become-an-education-reformer-there-are-online-courses-for-that/2018/01 A number of free, online courses are offered to help local advocates and lawmakers get steeped in education policy and related issues with the goal of more effectively pushing for changes to public schools, such as expanding choice or stricter accountability for teachers. Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:58:32 GMT /policy-politics/want-to-become-an-education-reformer-there-are-online-courses-for-that/2018/01