Believe it or not, nearly 25% of the U.S. population is enrolled in K-12 or postsecondary education – that’s 76.4 million people! Of that, 56.6 million are enrolled in a K-12 public or private school and approximately 1.7 million are homeschool students.
And this year, thanks to courageous families and policymakers, more students than ever are going back to school with choice. From public school choice options such as charter schools and magnet programs to private school choice programs such as tax-credit scholarships and or Education Scholarship Accounts families are empowered to make the best decision for their unique needs.
Of the 56.6 million public and private school students, just 3.7 million (around 7%) are using a private choice program or attending a public charter school.
These numbers don’t include the nearly 2 million estimated homeschool students or the millions of students using public school open enrollment or who are enrolled in a magnet program.
Meanwhile, one in every five families has moved to a new neighborhood so their children can attend a specific school – an effort that requires money, job flexibility and sacrifice – and still leaves many students behind.
At ExcelinEd, we envision a day when families won’t have to change zip codes to find the best educational fit for their children. This vision requires states to pass legislation enabling more choice for all families. As we head into a new school year, let’s keep the families who lack opportunity top-of-mind.
Get organized! Set routines! Seems like everyone has #backtoschool tips for parents this time of year. But #1 should be understanding how much power you have to drive change in how your child is educated. Learn more: https://t.co/2KHgvNBudI pic.twitter.com/6lIDe5cc8F
— The Center for Education Reform (@edreform) August 21, 2019
Trey Garczynski is headed back to school with a Special Needs ESA at New Summit in Hattiesburg. Trey is #Waitlisted no more! Happy school year! pic.twitter.com/apkqQfz3bf
— Empower Mississippi (@EmpowerMS) August 20, 2019
How many families will use private school choice this year? Find out here. #schoolchoice, #askexcelined https://t.co/bUv8IUsIhP
— Cara Candal (@CandalCara) August 23, 2019
Montgomery’s First Charter School Welcomes Students
via @KristaJ1993 #CharterSchools #SchoolChoicehttps://t.co/fdO0OGwApF
— Choice Media (@ChoiceMediatv) August 20, 2019
