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Cato Daily Podcast
As Universal School Choice Advances, Hurdles Remain
Oct 18, 2023
This podcast explores the challenges and progress of universal school choice programs, highlighting the lack of awareness among eligible parents. It discusses the potential disruption to traditional education systems and emphasizes the need for more freedom and flexibility for parents. The advantages of school choice are showcased, including success stories and benefits for rural areas.
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- 2023 saw an increase in the number of universal school choice programs, but low awareness among families remains a challenge.
- School choice programs have shown positive impacts on students and schools in terms of academic growth and performance, but more freedom and flexibility are needed in some states hindered by heavy regulations and price controls.
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Expansion of school choice programs
The podcast discusses the successes and remaining hurdles in delivering robust school choice to parents. In 2023, there has been a significant increase in the number of universal school choice programs. Seven states enacted new programs, and nine states expanded existing ones. This includes the introduction of education savings account (ESA) programs and voucher programs. The episode highlights the challenge of low awareness among families regarding their eligibility for these programs, despite some being universal. However, states like Florida have seen a significant increase in program uptake, with hundreds of thousands of students benefiting from private choice options.
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