Do School Choice Scholarships Negatively Affect Diversity?
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Do School Choice Scholarships Negatively Affect Diversity?

There is much debate about educational choice, not only in Ohio but all across the country.  One consistent argument made by those who oppose school choice is that Ohio’s scholarship programs have resulted in lack of diversity or the “haves” or “have nots” in education.  That is a claim that needs to be closely examined. …

What is an SGO?

What is an SGO?

In 2021, the state of Ohio passed legislation that allows for the establishment of SGOs.  SGO stands for Scholarship Granting Organization. Scholarship Granting Organizations provide an opportunity for donors to use their tax dollars to provide tuition assistance to eligible families and their students.

Ohio Department of Education Releases 2021-22 Ohio School Report Cards

Ohio School Report Cards give your community a clear picture of the progress of your district and schools in raising achievement and preparing students for the future. The information measures district and school performance in areas most critical to success in learning. The report cards also provide information about finances and expenditures, opportunities to learn…

Ohio’s ACE Program Provides $500 per Student to Qualifying Families

Ohio’s Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Account program provides funds to a student’s parent or guardian to use on various enrichment and educational activities.  The program is being offered through a contract between Merit International Inc. and the Ohio Department of Education. Here’s how it works: Submit Income Verification Sign up with Merit Spend…

ACE Education Savings Account Portal to Open April 11

According to the Ohio Department of Education: The Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Account program provides funds to a student’s parent or guardian to use on various enrichment and educational activities. The program is being offered through a partnership between Merit International, Inc. and the Ohio Department of Education. Program Overview The ACE…

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Advocacy Toolkit

Do you believe that parents know their children best? Do you believe that Ohio families should be able to select the educational option that works best for their children? Would you like to see Ohio expand educational options for Ohio families? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you’re ready to become…