If your child will be starting kindergarten in the 2026–27 school year, congratulations! This is an exciting milestone—for your child and for your family. It also marks an important decision point: choosing the school environment where your child will begin their formal education. The good news? In Ohio, parents have choices. And the earlier you…
A Mission Rooted in Faith and Partnership Last month, members of the SCO team had the privilege of visiting Romero Academies — the network of Catholic schools in Cincinnati’s urban core, including Resurrection and Annunication. What we saw was more than a thriving academic community; it was a living ministry—where faith, family, and education come…
As part of our #IAMEDCHOICE campaign, members of the School Choice Ohio team recently visited Romero Academies in Cincinnati—specifically their Resurrection and Annunciation campuses—and what we found there tells a very different story from the one opponents of educational choice continue to push. At Romero Academies’ Resurrection and Annunciation campuses, educational opportunity is alive and…
School Choice Ohio is proud to announce the launch of the I AM EDCHOICE campaign — a bold, statewide effort to celebrate families who benefit from Ohio’s scholarship programs and to push back against the misinformation surrounding educational choice in our state. At its core, this campaign is about students, parents, and educators. Their voices….
On July 3, 2025, Congress passed the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA)—a historic federal tax credit program championing school choice for millions across the country. Ohioans, already familiar with the power of school choice through our state scholarship programs as well as scholarships through scholarship granting organizations, have even more to celebrate. The program…
A recent news story by Toledo station 13abc that highlighted Kim Crowley and her twin sons, Austin and Ashton Nichols was truly inspiring. The story made me question what factors contributed to such a successful education for the recent graduates of St. John’s Jesuit. I quickly learned it all came down to partnership and hard…
by David Norris, 2025 Legacy Christian Academy Graduate (Xenia, Ohio) It is impossible to truly know what my life would look like under different circumstances, but I simply cannot imagine where I would be if I had not been able to attend my current school. My name is David Norris, and I am a senior…
by Katherine Thomas, 2025 Bishop Hartley Graduate (Columbus, Ohio) As a senior at Bishop Hartley High School, I find myself reflecting on how much this school has shaped who I am and how it’s prepared me for the future. Choosing to attend Bishop Hartley was more than just picking a school, it was a decision…
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 Ohio’s education system, one scholarship stands out as a beacon of opportunity for families of children with special needs: the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship. This program, now a vital lifeline for thousands of students across the state, wasn’t simply created overnight. It emerged from a confluence of advocacy, understanding, and…
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…
