For years, Americans have been told the same thing.
If parents are given more educational choices, public schools will suffer.
It's an argument that has been repeated by politicians, special interest groups, and education organizations across the country.
Arkansas decided to put that claim to the test.
Instead of telling parents what was best for their children, state leaders chose a different path.
They expanded educational options through Education Freedom Accounts, allowing more families to choose private schools, homeschool programs, microschools, and other learning environments that fit their children's needs.
The results caught people's attention.
A recent Wall Street Journal opinion article highlighted a report on Arkansas's Education Freedom Account program. According to the report, participating students scored above nearly 60% of students nationwide in both math and English.
60%. That should make every parent stop and think.
School choice is often described as a political issue. It shouldn't be. It's a children's issue.
Every child is different.
Some students thrive in a traditional public school classroom. Others do better in a charter school. Some excel in private schools. Others flourish through homeschooling or microschools.
There has never been a single educational model that works for every child.
