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Vouchers Help a Few, Hurt Many: Why Most Kids Don’t Benefit from “School Choice”

When people hear about “school choice,” and/or vouchers they might think it helps all students. But in[…]

Who Pays for School Choice? (Hint: It’s All of Us)

When you hear the words “school choice,” it might sound like a free gift — like families[…]

When Schools Shrink or Shut Down: The Hidden Cost of Losing Students

Imagine walking into your school and seeing empty classrooms, fewer teachers, and no more art or music.[…]

Small Town Schools at Risk: Why “School Choice” Could Hurt Rural Communities

In many small towns across Missouri, the public school is more than just a place to learn.[…]

How “School Choice” Leaves Some Kids Out

When people talk about “school choice,” and/or vouchers it sounds like a good thing. Who wouldn’t want[…]

Public Schools and Private Schools Have Different Rules

When you go to a public school, there are rules that help keep things fair. Public schools[…]

Who Runs Our Schools? (The Charter School Question)

In Missouri, we all want great schools for our kids. But now, there’s a big question being[…]

Missouri’s Schools Need More Support, Not Less

Imagine trying to run a school with not enough money for books, teachers, or even working air[…]

Every Dollar for Our Schools: Why Public Money Should Stay in Public Schools

Did you know that some of the money that would go to your local public school is[…]

What is “School Choice”?

It refers to policies that let public education funds pay for alternatives to traditional public schools. These[…]