The growing evidence that American students are struggling should also focus renewed attention on the need to provide transparency about how public schools are performing
K–12 Education
Parents and students should have more sovereignty over their children’s education, especially by enabling parents to use Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to supplement their children’s brick-and-mortar schooling. The landmark enactment of universal ESAs in Arizona, in which every K-12 pupil will receive $6,500 for tutoring, technology, and instructional expenses, is a model for every other state. Microschools and charter schools give parents additional affordable options for their children. Well-designed testing is a key element to helping students succeed in school.
All K–12 Education
This year, the next chapter in the battle to reform underperforming K-12 schools began. State lawmakers across the United States began considering ways to ensure that all children receive a high-quality K-12 education. The most popular and promising approach gives parents access to K-12 education savings accounts (ESA). These accounts, drawn from the state share...
This article analyzes current information about American students’ academic achievement, including recent learning losses following the pandemic.
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