The Education Exchange Ep. 395 - June 2, 2025 - Public Broadly Supports School Choice Despite Persistent Partisan Gaps
Jun 2, 2025
Paul DiPerna, Vice President of Research and Innovation for EdChoice, dives into the shifting tides of public opinion on school choice. He discusses how support for vouchers and education savings accounts is rising, especially among minority communities. The podcast also compares polling methodologies and reveals surprising partisan divides in attitudes. DiPerna emphasizes regional differences and the role of messaging campaigns in shaping views, sparking a lively conversation on the future of educational options in America.
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Consistent Strong Support for Vouchers
- Support for school vouchers remains consistently high across demographics when people are informed about them.
- Parents show even stronger support compared to non-parents.
Framing Has Minimal Effect on Support
- Different ways of framing school voucher questions cause only minor changes in support levels.
- Using the term 'voucher' doesn't significantly lower public support as often claimed.
Universal Eligibility Increases Appeal
- Universal eligibility for education savings accounts attracts significantly more support than needs-based eligibility.
- Broadly framed choice policies appear more appealing to the public.