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Today, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released the Nation’s Report Card, revealing a startling decline in student performance on twelfth-grade math and reading assessments and eighth-grade science since 2019. According to the findings, only 31% of eighth-graders performed at or above NAEP proficient, 22% of twelfth-graders performed at or above proficient in math, and 35% in reading.

Missouri lawmakers have officially passed Senate Bill 68, which includes a major win for families: the legalization of remote-proctored testing. Thanks to persistent advocacy from Parents for School Options, the bill overcame significant hurdles and is now headed to the Governor’s desk for final approval.

On April 17, companion bills SB 569 by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and HB 2196 by Representative Keith Bell (R-Forney) officially passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature and are now headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for signature. This legislation is one of the first bills to pass both chambers and sent to Governor Abbott.

Kentucky Parents for School Options applauds the Kentucky Legislature for the passage of House Bill 241, which protects full-time online public school options in the state.

Parents for School Options (PSO) is thrilled to announce the finalists for the PSO Scholarship Program. The scholarship was open to current high school seniors across the nation who plan to pursue higher education at a 4-year college, 2-year community college, or vocational school after their graduation.

Parents for School Options (PSO) has released the first-ever Parent Report Card on Online Learning Policy, ranking each state on its virtual school policies and how they impact parental access to online education. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of school options available in each state, highlighting disparities in access, funding, and enrollment policies to help families make informed decisions about virtual learning in their area.

Parents for School Options (PSO) congratulates Linda McMahon on her appointment and confirmation as the United States Secretary of Education. We were honored to attend her nomination hearing and encouraged by her commitment to ensuring that every student has access to a learning environment that meets their unique needs.

A groundbreaking new survey reveals an urgent call for reform in K-12 education, with parents and voters nationwide demanding more school choice, greater accountability, and a return to traditional educational values. The findings underscore bipartisan dissatisfaction with the current state of education and overwhelming support for significant changes to the nation’s education system.

Parents for School Options Kentucky (PSO-KY) today announced that parents of children who attend Kentucky Virtual Charter Academy (KYVA) are available for interviews after a recent decision by the state’s Board of Education, which will lead to the closure of the school in the fall of 2025. In December, the board voted to cap the school’s enrollment. The draconian decision would slash enrollment from 2,800 students to less than 30, making it virtually impossible for the school to remain open.

Parents for School Options (PSO) supports President Donald J. Trump’s executive order on school choice, a game-changer for families seeking better education options for their children. This decisive action puts power back where it belongs—into the hands of parents—by expanding access to public, charter, private, magnet, and home education.