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It is not beyond our power to create a world in which all children have
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Education Options

When it comes to education, one size doesn’t fit all. Every child deserves a high-quality education that is tailored to fit their unique needs. The right education can completely transform a child’s life.  No one knows and understands a child’s needs better than their family. It only makes sense that parents should be able to choose the best educational option for their children.

Have a question? We’re here to help. Call us at 800-673-5876 (toll-free) or email us at info@scohio.org.

Traditional Public School (District Schools)

Ohio’s public school districts provide a tuition free education that is available to all students who reside in the district. Every student in Ohio is assigned to a public school…

Private (Non-public) Schools

Chartered, Non-Public schools are private schools that hold a valid charter issued by the Ohio Department of Education. Chartered, Non-Public schools must maintain compliance with the Operating Standards for Ohio’s…

Community (Charter) & STEM Schools

Ohio’s Community (Charter) & STEM schools offer additional choices for families seeking a non-traditional, K-12 public educational setting for their children. Tuition free for Ohio students, these learning institutions are…

Home Education

Home education is an option for families who want to take the responsibility for and actively participate in their child’s education. Families desiring to educate their children at home should…

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Scholarship Programs

Across Ohio, thousands of parents are using state-funded scholarships to send their children to the school of their choice. Through Ohio’s scholarship programs, parents are able to use a portion…

Great News!  Ohio’s HB33 (Ohio’s two-year budget), passed in July 2023 makes educational options in Ohio even stronger! 

  • Created Universal School Choice eligibility for ALL Ohio students in grades K-12
  • Continued the phase-in for the new school funding formulas, with ALL school options funded independently
  • Increased funding for public schools
  • Increases in base pay for public school teachers
  • Increased funding for Community (Charter) & STEM schools, decreasing the funding gap between public and charter schools
  • Increased equity funding for brick-and-mortar charter schools
  • Increased Jon Peterson Special Needs scholarship awards

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Featured Articles

What’s Your (School Choice) Story?

Sharing stories of educational choice is key to understanding its importance for Ohio families.  While the issue of educational choice may be debated, the experience and success of students who were given a choice are powerful. Kristen Ostrosky and her children, Anthony (19) and Sara (16) have experienced what school choice can do for a…
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Do Test Scores Tell the Whole Story?

Educators are making a difference in the lives of students all over Ohio through a wide variety of educational settings.  While test scores can be one indicator of progress, it is impossible to gauge success without considering the individual students and their experience, both past and present. A recent visit to a community (charter) school…
Read More Do Test Scores Tell the Whole Story?

It’s a Wrap! Thank you Ohio!

The School Choice Ohio team had a great time at the 2024 Ohio State Fair.  You all have given the SCO team some important takeaways from all across our state. Twelve days may seem like a long time, but this year’s fair was over in the blink of an eye.  One of the main reasons…
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Rhetoric vs. Reality – Where is the Truth About Educational Choice?

By Rabbi Eric ‘Yitz’ Frank Debate over educational choice continues in Ohio and around the country, but misconceptions and even misinformation are clouding the discussion.  While everyone will have their own opinion, any conclusion should be based in reality.  Those who oppose school choice in our state have made repeated statements that do not reflect…
Read More Rhetoric vs. Reality – Where is the Truth About Educational Choice?

Do Ohio’s school choice scholarships defund public school districts? 

Most families in Ohio choose their public schools for their child’s education.  With that in mind, would it make sense to reduce funding for the largest educational option in our state?   Those in opposition to school choice would have people believe that educational funding is taking money from public education to fund scholarships for the…
Read More Do Ohio’s school choice scholarships defund public school districts? 

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School Choice has become one of the biggest issues in Ohio and all across the United States.  After years of upheaval in education due to COVID and other issues our schools continue to face, it is clear that the one-size-fits-all approach does not work for Ohio students.  Ohio families should have the ability as well as the authority to choose what is the best path for their students’ education.

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Now Ohioans can receive a 100% tax CREDIT for up to $750 for individuals ($1500 for married, filing jointly) when they make a cash donation to the Ohio Scholarship Fund DBA Every Child Every Family Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). Funds go directly to the school(s) you designate to be used for student scholarships and tuition assistance. To donate to the School Choice Ohio SGO visit EveryChildEveryFamily.org.

This is a great opportunity to designate your tax dollars to be used toward tuition assistance for families who wish to access better educational opportunities for their students.