In the News: School Choice Edition

This content originally appeared in the Put Kids First ND newsletter on Mar. 6, 2024.

Here are the week’s school choice news, polling, and testimonies you need to know.

It’s Women’s History Month and an opportunity to recognize key women in history who pioneered educational freedom — Rose Wilder Lane is one of them. In her 1943 book, The Discovery of Freedom, Lane “traces the roots of compulsion in many areas of life, including education, and explains why liberty should always trump coercion,” explains Kerry McDonald with the Foundation for Economic Education.

March 5, 2024 | Do Education Savings Account (ESA) programs “deprive” students with disabilities of their civil right to a free and appropriate public education? No. It’s a common argument but misses the point entirely, writes Adam Peshek.

March 4, 2024 | Celebrating the life and legacy of Rose Friedman. “Behind every great man, there stands an equally remarkable woman. Nowhere is this more evident than in the partnership of Milton and Rose Friedman, whose collaborative efforts reshaped the way we think about economics and education.”

— Video: Governors Support School Choice in 2024 —

Governors across America are taking the lead in supporting school choice and education freedom for families in their states. Hear the stances of Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL), Gov. Bill Lee (TN), Gov. Kay Ivey (AL), Gov. Kevin Stitt (OK), Gov. Jeff Landry (LA), Gov. Kim Reynolds (IA), Gov. Jim Pillen (NE), Gov. Brian Kemp (GA), Gov. Chris Sununu (NH), Gov. Tate Reeves (MS), and Gov. Josh Shapiro (PA).

Student Testimony: MaryRose Jones, IA

“I was homeschooled until middle school. Being homeschooled allowed me to explore my academic interests beyond just what was required. I was able to explore my interests, particularly in history, by reading books and visiting museums.”

“All families should be able to choose the right school for their child because everyone has different needs in terms of their learning.” Read MaryRose’s testimony

Thanks for reading. Stay tuned for our next edition of the latest school choice news, polling, and testimonies that you need to know.

This content originally appeared in the Put Kids First ND newsletter on Mar. 6, 2024.