Melissa Powell, a former PSO Scholarship recipient and virtual high school graduate, is now thriving at Penn State’s World Campus. In this follow-up interview, Melissa shares how school choice prepared her for academic success, the challenges she’s overcome in her first year of college, and her advice for current virtual school seniors heading into higher education.

Explore highlights from PSO’s 2025 Parent Leadership Conference in Charleston, SC, where parent advocates united to share strategies, attend workshops, and hear from leading voices in the school choice movement.

After years of bullying, trauma, and unmet needs in their traditional public school, the Gibbs family found healing and success through Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA). Read how school choice gave their children a second chance at learning and life.

Discover what school choice really means and explore the growing educational options available to families — from virtual and charter schools to magnet programs — designed to meet every child’s unique learning needs. Learn how school choice is reshaping education across the U.S. and empowering parents to take control of their child’s academic future.

We update you on student Kassadie Weber's journey as she ventures into her first year of college at DePauw University. As a former virtual student, Kassadie notes all the incredible skills that she built from online learning that have helped set her apart during her first year at university.

At Parents for School Options, we aim to unpack what school choice really means and why this topic can be misunderstood. In this post, we dive into what school choice is and address some misconceptions.