by Carly Carter, 2025 St. Ursula Academy Graduate (Toledo, Ohio) My name is Carly Carter. I attend high school at St. Ursula Academy. Education has had a huge impact on my life, and I honestly don’t know where I would be without it. I went to a Toledo Public School for grade school, from kindergarten…
Ohio’s skies look a little brighter after a landmark moment arrived in 2023 with the full implementation of universal school choice eligibility, a testament to the unwavering dedication of countless Ohioans who believe in empowering families and fostering educational opportunity for every child in our state. For years, the dream of educational freedom wasn’t a…
In the landscape of American education, the concept of school choice has sparked considerable debate and innovation. In Ohio, one of the most prominent school choice initiatives is the Educational Choice Scholarship Program, commonly known as EdChoice. Since its inception in 2005, EdChoice has evolved significantly, aiming to provide students with opportunities to access educational…
As parents, we all want the best for our children, especially when it comes to their education. But what happens when the traditional path doesn’t quite fit? For Sarahann Tiner, a mother of three in Ohio, the journey to finding the right educational environment for each of her sons involved embracing school choice. Sarahann recently…
For families in Ohio navigating the unique educational needs of their children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the Autism Scholarship Program has been a lifeline. But this vital resource didn’t appear overnight. Its creation is a testament to the tireless advocacy of parents, dedicated professionals, and forward-thinking policymakers who recognized a critical gap in the…
For decades, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) faced significant challenges, leaving many families searching for better educational opportunities for their children. In response to these struggles, the Cleveland Scholarship Program emerged as a controversial yet impactful initiative. The Shadow of Struggle: Problems in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District By the mid-1990s, the Cleveland City…
For the last 20 years, School Choice Ohio has stood as a steadfast advocate for educational opportunity in the Buckeye State. What began as a vision to empower parents with the ability to choose the best educational fit for their children has blossomed into a powerful force of dedicated individuals who have worked together to…
What is ECCA? The proposed Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) in the U.S. Congress is the surest near-term means by which to expand parental choice in K-12 education to children in all 50 states. ECCA would enable students from low-income to middle class households to access schools of their parents’ choice through scholarships by…
A Visit to Cristo Rey Columbus High School Since joining the SCO team in 2022, I had been hearing about the Cristo Rey network of schools, specifically the three schools in Ohio; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. Their approach to the education and training of their students was very intriguing and I was hoping for an…
Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a school? Ben Colas, an innovator in K-12 education is doing the work to bring proven educational innovations to families and students in Northeast Ohio. Ben Colas is the founder of Heights Academy, slated to open for the 2025-26 school year. Heights Academy is designed…
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. It is clear to see that Brandy Williams is a mama bear. As the parents of 9 children, Brandy…
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…
