September 24, 2024

New Survey Reveals Key Insights into Parent Attitudes Towards Virtual Schooling

The results of the recent Parent Pulse Survey, conducted from August 12-16, 2024 by Quantum on behalf of Parents for School Options, provides a comprehensive snapshot of parents’ experiences and perspectives on virtual education. With 2,621 parents of children enrolled in virtual schools participating, the survey sheds light on why virtual schooling is increasingly seen as a valuable educational alternative for families across the country.

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Missouri Parents for School Options Statement on Governor Mike Parson Signing SB 727 and HB 2287

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Paves the Way for Equitable and Accessible Education by Signing Remote Testing Bill

Georgia Parents for School Options Applauds Governor Brian Kemp’s Signing of Senate Bill 233

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NEW REPORT: Proposed State Budget Cuts Target Michigan’s Most Vulnerable Students

Nearly 3 out of every 4 students enrolled in online school considered “economically disadvantaged,” far outpacing statewide average. African American students disproportionally impacted by cuts, according to CEPI data

Parents for School Options Announces Scholarship Program Finalists

Parents for School Options (PSO) is thrilled to announce the finalists for the PSO Scholarship Program. The scholarship was open to current high school seniors across the nation who plan to pursue higher education at a 4-year college, 2-year community college, or vocational school after their high school graduation.

February 27, 2024

Oklahoma Parents for School Options Statement Opposing HB 3551

February 6, 2024

Parents for School Options: PA Gov. Josh Shapiro Values Public Cyber School Students Less Than Other Children

— Parents for School Options (PSO) Executive Director Kristen Tyagi today issued a statement on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s decision to slash funding for public cyber charter schools

January 15, 2024

Broad Coalition Asks Florida Legislators to Give Families Freedom to Use Education Savings Accounts for Full-time Private and Religious Virtual Schools

A coalition of leading pro-school choice organizations in Florida and across the U.S. sent a letter today to Florida legislators asking them to support “small, but necessary” changes to Florida’s education savings account (ESA) law to ensure families can use scholarship funds for private and religious full-time virtual schools.

December 11, 2023

Survey Finds Parental Support for AI in K-12 Classrooms, with Lingering Concerns

The National Coalition for Public School Options (PSO) today released the results from a national survey conducted by Cygnal on parents’ attitudes towards artificial intelligence and K-12 education.

December 11, 2023

Statement from PSO-TX Thanking Abbott Administration for Virtual School Waiver

While the Texas legislative session may have ended without a virtual learning bill, schools operating under Senate Bill 15 (which is sunsets this year) can continue to operate thanks to a waiver made by Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath.

December 11, 2023

Charter School Law Upheld After West Virginia Supreme Court Remand

On behalf of parents across the Mountain State, we want to thank the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals for their decision today. While the decision may not put the issue completely to rest, we are pleased that the court recognized that in their zeal to strip parents of education choice, charter school opponents did not even sue the right parties when they decided to sue Governor Justice.

December 11, 2023

Virginia Delegate Jason Ballard Selected as Champion of School Choice

Delegate Jason Ballard recognized for his work on HB2030 in the 2023 Legislative Session

December 11, 2023

Statement from PSO in Response to Presentation of Oral Arguments Before West Virginia Supreme Court in Charter School Case

The following statement was issued by the National Coalition for Public School Options in response to oral arguments being heard by the West Virginia Supreme Court over the constitutionality of the state’s charter school program (Craig Blair, President of the West Virginia Senate, et al. v. Sam Brunett and Robert McCloud (No. 22-0070))