Dr. Patrick Wolf, Distinguished Professor of Education Policy at the University of Arkansas and an expert on school choice, shares the importance of National School Choice Week. Dr. Wolf explains the different types of educational options in Arkansas and why empowering parents to lead in their child’s education leads to positive outcomes for that student.
National School Choice in Arkansas — https://schoolchoiceweek.com/states/arkansas/
A breakdown of School Choice in Arkansas:
Inter-district Public School Choice – 20,000 students or 4% of enrollments
Magnet Schools – `15,000 students in 23 schools or 3% of enrollments
Public Charter Schools – 42,000 in 84 schools, just over 8% of enrollments
Homeschooling – 20,000 students or 4% of enrollments pre-pandemic but certainly higher now
Private School Choice:
Fee-paying: 20,000 or 4% of enrollments
Succeed Scholarship Program 630 students
Philanthropic Invest in Kids Act 400 students
Additional Resources:
Ace Scholarships, www.acescholarships.org/Arkansas-tax-credit
The Reform Alliance, www.thereformalliance.org
