School Choice

Stride at 25: Redefining the Digital Learning Ecosystem for Today’s K–12 Learners

As virtual learning matures and school choice accelerates across the U.S.,the 25th anniversary of Stride Inc. offers a moment to reflect on how far the digital learning ecosystem has come and where it’s headed.. Once known as K12 Inc., the company helped pioneer online education at scale. But in a landscape shaped by evolving…

Educational Choice Isn’t Enough—Implementation Will Make or Break It

The U.S. education landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as more states adopt education savings accounts (ESAs), signaling a broader push toward personalized, parent-directed learning and broader educational choice. With over a dozen states now offering universal ESA programs, debates around school choice have reached a new level of urgency. Throughout 2024, enthusiasm for…

Florida’s Education Evolution: From School Choice to Education Choice

In Florida, education is undergoing a radical shift—not just in who can choose schools, but in how education itself is being delivered. With over 500,000 students now receiving state scholarships and more than 80,000 families engaging in a la carte learning through education savings accounts (ESAs), the Sunshine State is no longer just a…

Nontraditional Education Is Outpacing the System With Real-World Skills, Student-Led Ventures, and Community-Driven Networks

Alternative learning models are giving students hands-on experience and entrepreneurial networks that traditional schools struggle to provide

ESA Success Requires Strategy, Infrastructure, and Support Beyond Legislation

Implementation of education savings accounts hinges on operational readiness that extends well beyond passing new laws

Building a Thriving Microschool Community in Los Angeles

Small, personalized learning environments are filling gaps left by traditional education systems, even without robust state funding support

How Can Utah Expand Microschool Access with ESA Demand Outpacing Supply?

Utah faces a critical gap between families seeking alternative education and the microschools available to serve them

Changing the Classroom Paradigm: Academic Success and Life Skill Development with the 2Hr Learning Model

Condensing classroom hours while prioritizing mastery reveals how less instructional time can drive deeper student engagement and real-world capability

Excellence in Action: Lessons from the 2023 Yass Prize Winner

The winning approach demonstrates how educational innovation can bridge pandemic-era gaps and reshape learning on a sustainable scale