Who’s Afraid of School Choice? – EdChoice

Critics of school choice have long warned that these programs would harm public education, with claims ranging from funding cuts to catastrophic impacts on students. However, a study of debates in eight states found that the intensity of opposition rhetoric remains the same, regardless of the program’s size. Research consistently shows that school choice programs, like those in Florida, have not harmed public schools but often led to modest improvements. These findings suggest that policymakers should focus on expanding school choice programs without being swayed by exaggerated fears, as evidence disproves the claims of critics.