MO Federation for Children

School Choice and Parent Empowerment

[Shaka Mitchell @shakamitchell]

Critics often point to tuition and say private schools are out of reach for most families. But that's only part of the story.

Yes, tuition at independent schools has increased. So has financial aid. In fact, the median inflation-adjusted financial aid award now approaches $20,000 per student.

And now, in many states, vouchers, ESAs, and tax credit scholarships are helping close the remaining gap between what schools charge and what families can afford.

The conversation shouldn't be about sticker price.

It should be about whether families have ACCESS to schools that meet their children's needs. @NAISnetwork @afcpress

[EdChoice @edchoice]

In our teacher poll, we saw large support for school choice among teachers. Support varies based on the program type, but one thing is clear: teachers within the public school system love choice as well as those outside that system.
https://t.co/2u0VOMcitx

[Tommy Schultz 🇺🇸 @Tommy_USA]

Huge news out of New York as @GovKathyHochul affirms that New York K-12 students can benefit from tax-credit fueled donations next year!

My piece in the @WSJopinion

[Jean Evans @mojeanevans]

Our friend Stu McMillan out with this story. https://t.co/9Xmmi2HaYk

[Tommy Schultz 🇺🇸 @Tommy_USA]

I am sure you will be SHOCKED to learn that the Southern Poverty Law Center hates school choice

[MO Federation for Children @children_mo]

Robust private school
choice programs proven to improve results in private schools. https://t.co/j2mdR52Y7L

[MO Federation for Children @children_mo]

Helping low income and special needs students is suddenly CONTROVERSIAL.

[St. Louis Business Journal @stlouisbiz]

A controversial scholarship program for students in private, parochial or home schools in Missouri has been cleared by a judge. https://t.co/yF8knLcpIT

[Ryan Cantrell @RyankCantrell]

Congratulations to @AGCHanaway and her team. Huge win for families in Missouri!

[Brian Jodice @afcpress]

BIG NEWS out of Missouri tonight for families and students!

[Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek @MOTreasurer]

🚨BREAKING: Missouri court DISMISSES WITH PREJUDICE legal attack against MOScholars.

“Today is a great day for Missouri. Parents know what is best for their children’s education, and MOScholars puts that decision in the hands of families, not one-size-fits-all systems.”

[MO Federation for Children @children_mo]

Great news for Missouri students!!

[Jean Evans @mojeanevans]

HUGE NEWS!!!

NEA Lawsuit against MoScholars dismissed!

[Sarah Huckabee Sanders @SarahHuckabee]

A child’s education should never be determined by their ZIP code or the size of their parents’ bank account.

In Arkansas, no child will ever again be trapped in a failing school or sentenced to a lifetime in poverty.

[Tommy Schultz 🇺🇸 @Tommy_USA]

NEW K-12 RESEARCH:

For improving PUBLIC school student achievement, expanding FL's school choice program proved to be 11X more cost-effective than equivalent increases in per-pupil public K-12 spending.

[MO Federation for Children @children_mo]

School Choice or School Spending? Florida’s 15-Year Experiment Points to the Answer - Education Next https://t.co/OFpvxWc8Lu

[MO Federation for Children @children_mo]

More Than a Spending Debate - by Marty Lueken https://t.co/CMd9AIAulf

[MO Federation for Children @children_mo]

A Glimmer of Hope in Illinois - WSJ https://t.co/TLZ0dfj0xh

[MO Federation for Children @children_mo]

A tidal wave of momentum for school choice. https://t.co/l6hBpOnYRq

[Debra Tisler @Debra_Tisler]

Thank you @DFIPolicy for the opportunity to join your podcast and discuss these important issues. Parents advocating for their children in the special education system often face a due process structure stacked against them. Many parents reach out to me for support as they navigate the due process and complaint system, which can be extremely difficult when the burden of proof is placed on families already facing significant financial and emotional hardship. Too often they are struggling just to access their child’s complete education record in order to meet that burden. As IDEA marks 50 years, it is time to pursue reforms that reduce these barriers and ensure families have access to the basics, including their child’s education records and meaningful educational options.

[MO Federation for Children @children_mo]

‘You will likely lose your next election,’ school choice PAC warns GOP opponents - The Lion https://t.co/qCklVkmXEY

[Brian Jodice @afcpress]

ICYMI: Scott Jennings Show (@ScottJenningsKY) featuring American Federation for Children (@SchoolChoiceNow) CEO Tommy Schultz (@Tommy_USA)

https://t.co/fCvdlPfMtJ