Lisa Russell

President, ACE Scholarships Montana & Wyoming

[ACE Scholarships @ACEscholarships]

Introducing EmpowerEd by ACE Scholarships — the only fully white-labeled, end-to-end scholarship management platform built by a national SGO with 25+ years of experience and $395 million in scholarships delivered.

With the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit launching in 2027, EmpowerEd gives schools and organizations the turnkey infrastructure they need to scale scholarship programs with ease. This SOC 2-compliant platform handles application processing, eligibility, awards, donor tracking, compliance, and reporting, allowing you to focus on serving families instead of administration.

Whether you’re a public or private K-12 school aiming to fill seats, a diocese or network expanding reach, a membership organization, or any education leader passionate about parent choice — EmpowerEd lets you offer scholarships under your own brand without building your own system.

EmpowerEd is built to ensure that more dollars go directly to students – all without annual platform fees for partners, product markups, or transaction fees – keeping funds where they belong: with families.

As Norton Rainey, CEO of ACE Scholarships, puts it: “School choice is accelerating faster than the technology to support it. EmpowerEd delivers the infrastructure needed on day one.”

We’re already partnering with Turning Point USA, PragerU, Herzog Foundation, Archdiocese of Denver, Chesterton Schools Network, and more.

Ready to grow your impact without the operational burden?

👉 Discover EmpowerEd → https://t.co/2upZm3LDSF

#EmpowerEd #ACEScholarships #SchoolChoice #EducationFreedom #ParentChoice #K12 #EducationChoice

[Corey A. DeAngelis, school choice evangelist @DeAngelisCorey]

"This year, the nonprofit @ACEscholarships awarded $1,154,267 through the Kansas tax credit program, providing 352 scholarships in partnership with 43 schools."
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[Norton Rainey @nortonrainey3]

“Declining enrollment isn’t a panic button — it’s an opportunity to build a better education ecosystem.”  — read my thoughts in the Denver Gazette  

https://t.co/21CdU9pYtq

[EdChoice @edchoice]

Earlier this week, EdChoice's executive vice president and director of litigation, Tom Fisher presented oral arguments defending Wyoming’s education savings account (ESA) program. Families from across the state joined him supporting the program that's allowed their kids to thrive in their education.
https://t.co/ZKCm4QB00g

[Norton Rainey @nortonrainey3]

From an ACE Scholarship recipient to Princeton wrestler and 2024 Daniels Fund Scholar, Dale O’Blia carried the Olympic torch yesterday in Bergamo, Italy 🇮🇹 (Link below to his powerful 2024 ACE luncheon speech showing the life-changing impact of ACE.)@WhiteHouse @EDSecMcMahon @KeriDIngraham @DeAngelisCorey @edchoice @ACEscholarships @Daniels_Fund
https://t.co/bHk7qPzH0R

[Corey A. DeAngelis, school choice evangelist @DeAngelisCorey]

Dale O'Blia received scholarships from @ACEscholarships and @Daniels_Fund to attend a private school in Colorado.

He's now attending Princeton University.

President Trump's new school choice initiative will unleash opportunities for millions of kids.

[Lisa Russell @LisaRussellMFF]

@ACEscholarships Montana is incredibly grateful for @GovGianforte and @susangianforte—they are true Champions for School Choice!

[Governor Greg Gianforte @GovGianforte]

Great to join Mike on the Mighty Mo’ Morning Show this morning in Helena. This School Choice Week, we celebrate education freedom in Montana and a parent’s ability to make the best decision for their child.

[Governor Greg Gianforte @GovGianforte]

In Montana we are proud to recognize School Choice Week.

Parents know their children best, and they should be empowered to choose the educational path that fits their needs. Thank you to all educators who help our students succeed.

[Sam Costner @samuel_costner]

Guys, this our government right now. I've had countless prayers answered in my lifetime, but I have no words for how good it feels on this scale.

[Frontier Institute @FrontierMontana]

Montana Needs More School Choice! #schoolchoicemt

Go check out Ed Navigate's website to learn about the available education options in Montana! Link below ⬇️

[Lisa Russell @LisaRussellMFF]

@bowengreenwood Spoken like an author ☺️

[Tim Sheehy @TimSheehyMT]

June 6, 1944. Well done, lads. 🇺🇸

[Heritage Foundation @Heritage]

The school choice revolution will not be stopped! More than half of America’s K-12 students now have access to school choice.

[Lisa Russell @LisaRussellMFF]

This right here is the reason ACE Scholarships is leading the charge for Educational Freedom!!

[Off The Press @OffThePress1]

🚨WATCH: A 9-year-old girl in Nevada testified in support of school choice legislation, urging state lawmakers to look out for students stuck in schools failing to meet their needs.

Nevada AB 584 would allow students attending low-performing schools to use public funds to attend alternative options, such as private schools. Juliette Leong told the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means families need these options because "our school system is too large and too slow."

“I spell at a third grade level and do high school level math, and no school could accommodate my needs. So, I'm homeschooled," Juliette said. "But what about the child with the same potential except whose family can't afford to home school?"

[American Institute for Economic Research @aier]

The teachers' unions overplayed their hand. They closed schools during COVID, and that woke a lot of families up. We're seeing a parent revolution unfold right before our eyes. Parents want school choice—and they want what's best for their kids.

AIER Fellow @DeAngelisCorey joins @FoxNews to discuss.

[Montana House Republicans @MTHouseGOP]

Montana meat is the real deal — and @RepMitchellMT made sure it stays that way. His bill banning lab-grown meat, HB 401, is now law after being signed by the Governor.

#mtpol #mtleg

[Lisa Russell @LisaRussellMFF]

@aaronflint He’s right where he’s always belonged.

[Frontier Institute @FrontierMontana]

Heads up Montana families! The special needs Education Savings Account application window is now open through the month of may. Up to $8k available to support customizing your child's education. Head over to @EdNavigateMT for more info and talk to Cheryl if you'd like to learn more: https://t.co/t5ca4dT2eK

[Lili 🦚 @Lili_PGH]

#HairyPanic AUS, UK and US versions... ;) a global trend indeed!