Spotlighting Stories From Families Who Embraced The Power of School Choice.

The survey shows overwhelming agreement among families: 96% support policies that guarantee all public virtual school students can access free school lunches each day. Support is consistent across regions, income levels, and school types, emphasizing the broad mandate for change. Parents are clear—access to meals is a basic necessity, not contingent on attending a physical classroom.

The survey shows overwhelming agreement among families: 96% support policies that guarantee all public virtual school students can access free school lunches each day. Support is consistent across regions, income levels, and school types, emphasizing the broad mandate for change. Parents are clear—access to meals is a basic necessity, not contingent on attending a physical classroom.

A large majority of voters believe the education system is heading in the wrong direction. Nearly eight in ten respondents say public education is off-course—an increase from our 2022 findings and a signal that dissatisfaction is deepening nationwide.

A large majority of voters believe the education system is heading in the wrong direction. Nearly eight in ten respondents say public education is off-course—an increase from our 2022 findings and a signal that dissatisfaction is deepening nationwide.

Our 2025 National Report Card offers a comprehensive look at how each state approaches virtual education. The analysis breaks down policies that shape access to public online school programs—including enrollment rules, funding structures, and the availability of essential supports for families.

A new national survey from Parents for School Options and Susquehanna Polling & Research highlights a critical need for education reform. The survey reveals overwhelming dissatisfaction with the current K-12 education system, with voters demanding change that prioritizes students, empowers parents, and ensures transparency in how funds are allocated. This data emphasizes that it’s time for real reform in education.

Learn about the eligibility requirements and application process for the 2025 PSO Scholarship. The deadline to apply is February 14, 2025.

No family should have to choose between feeding their child and accessing an education that meets their needs. Yet, current policy under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) leaves full-time virtual students without the same nutrition benefits as their peers in traditional schools. It’s time for Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fix this outdated rule and ensure all eligible students receive the meals they need.

No family should have to choose between feeding their child and accessing an education that meets their needs. Yet, current policy under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) leaves full-time virtual students without the same nutrition benefits as their peers in traditional schools. It’s time for Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fix this outdated rule and ensure all eligible students receive the meals they need.

State-mandated testing is already stressful for students, but for full-time virtual school students, the challenges are even greater. Many states require them to travel long distances to in-person testing sites, creating unnecessary burdens for both students and their families. It’s time to rethink these outdated policies and ensure a fair, accessible testing process for all public school students.

State-mandated testing is already stressful for students, but for full-time virtual school students, the challenges are even greater. Many states require them to travel long distances to in-person testing sites, creating unnecessary burdens for both students and their families. It’s time to rethink these outdated policies and ensure a fair, accessible testing process for all public school students.

PSO partnered with Cygnal to conduct a national survey on parents’ attitudes towards artificial intelligence and K-12 education.

A national survey reveals voters on both sides of the aisle overwhelmingly support empowering parent with a choice in their child’s education, and they want to elect candidates that share this view.

A national survey of parents revealed what motivates parents to exercise school choice, and the criteria they consider when choosing a school and assessing a school’s quality.

Research shows charter schools started by African Americans or those that serve majority Black students are more likely to close, and that state-imposed closure rules exacerbate these inequities.

A national survey revealed African American families overwhelmingly want a choice in their children's public school, including full-time virtual learning.

Learn the differences between full-time online public schools and emergency remote teaching.