Significant Advancement in Educational Freedom

2023 has been a significant year for educational freedom, with numerous states adopting robust school choice programs. The Education Freedom Report Card by the Heritage Foundation highlights the progress made in different states. In the past three years, the number of states with universal educational choice programs has increased from zero to nine. States like West Virginia and Arizona have expanded their programs, providing broad opportunities for young people. The report card evaluates four components: education choice, transparency, teacher freedom, and return on investment. Florida, Arizona, Utah, and Arkansas rank high for education of freedom, while Illinois and Kentucky experienced significant drops due to program discontinuation and a court decision, respectively.