“I believe in freedom,” said State Rep. Jansen Owen, a Republican from Poplarville who co-chairs the committee of lawmakers studying school choice. “We need to recognize that parents are the ones who know their children best.”
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📣Applications for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program close in 1 week! Qualifying high school juniors or seniors must apply to be selected to participate.📋Qualification criteria, application materials, and more can be found here: https://t.co/OHW0eb08EB
There is a nationwide resurgence in parents opting their children out of public school in favor of private schools and homeschooling in an attempt to escape underachieving public education. https://t.co/Dm1lgINq7X
@POTUS and @EDSecMcMahon are working to ensure every child has access to an excellent education that best fits their unique learning needs.
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🗳65% of parents would vote outside their party based on candidate's education stance
🇺🇸 Only 29% would vote for candidates who oppose school choice
🎓Parents are dissatisfied with their school options. Nearly 60% have considered or started home-schooling https://t.co/NE2NhyG6bO
Until now, all major private school choice programs have been state-level initiatives. But the federal tax-credit scholarship means all states have access to private school choice. Which states are opting in? https://t.co/dT8oJfy9UW
As public school performance continues to decline and private school tuition continues to be unaffordable for most parents, increasing numbers of families are seeking alternatives to both public schooling and to conventional private schooling options. https://t.co/o1lD4InHCV
Last week the Tennessee General Assembly passed the Education Freedom Scholarship Act! This legislation allows qualifying families to receive a $7,000 state-sponsored voucher to help cover tuition expenses at private schools. Read more 👇🏽https://t.co/xut2NIzpYr
Are you a parent of school-age children in the Memphis area, or do you know parents in the area? Spread the word! Join us TOMORROW, January 25, in Memphis for a family-friendly school fair. Will you be there? https://t.co/QdqDlyXhqw
Today, @GovBillLee announced that he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special session on Monday, January 27, to pass the Education Freedom Act, address disaster recovery needs, and fast-track public safety measures. https://t.co/2wvP8dCp5a