"School choice" is a Trump priority that has divided Republicans, drawing support from parents' rights advocates but opposition from rural communities.
President Trump signed an executive order to increase federal support for school choice programs, causing debate about the impact on public schools and student outcomes.
The school choice movement received a major boost on Jan. 29, 2025, when President Donald Trump issued an executive order supporting families who want to use public money to send their children to private schools.
Gov. Brad Little signed into law House Bill 93, a major victory for school choice-minded lawmakers after years of attempts to introduce vouchers in Idaho, and the most significant bill to pass so far this legislation session.
Tyler Hansford, a rural Mississippi superintendent and Trump supporter, opposes using public funds for private school tuition, arguing it harms small communities. While Trump pushes school choice policies,
Before Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 93 into law this week, which introduces school vouchers in Idaho, his office received tens of thousands of comments. The legislation was backed by President Donald Trump.
On school choice, 60% of Texas voters favor a proposal that would ... and 55% say school administrators should be fired who defy President Donald Trump's order banning teaching children that they can choose their own gender. The poll has a margin of ...
Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy spelled out his vision for the Buckeye State and how he would emphasize education, energy and American potential if elected.