In an op-ed in RealClearEducation, “Philanthropy’s Response to Our Education Crisis,” Philanthropy Roundtable Daniel Fund Fellow Kassadee Lym discusses how the partnership between philanthropy and state lawmakers is making school choice more accessible and affordable for families across America.
Below are excerpts from “Philanthropy’s Response to Our Education Crisis”:
“Millions of parents watched their children struggle academically and socially during the COVID pandemic because of the isolation of shutdowns across the country. The uncertainty they faced in how long these conditions would last led to a reckoning with traditional schooling, and many parents sought new options for educating their children.”
“Fortunately, K-12 philanthropy has been building a rich ecosystem of school choice options across the country to bridge the accessibility gap to quality education. States are also working with the school choice movement to help students find a school that fits their needs regardless of location, background or income.”
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“Ed Choice discovered that in total, 12 states offer educational choice programs for all or nearly all students. There are 75 school choice programs spread across 33 states, including Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, with growing momentum.”
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“For decades, K-12 philanthropy has invested in innovative charitable organizations and schools that created environments designed for student success.”
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“We continue to watch this pivotal shift in the United States as parents seek control over their family’s academic pathways and success. The systemic transformation in K-12 education choice is only amplified by state legislative support. In this era of academic freedom, we should not only promote families’ rights to choose but also champion the generosity that makes those choices possible.”
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