Choose Schools
Freedom To Choose Schools
Freedom To Choose Schools is a non-partisan organization that champions fair access to quality school options for all students —recognizing this as a key driver of economic empowerment and educational opportunity.
We believe that all students deserve access to a great school, but we know that many still don’t have that opportunity. That’s why we are committed to advocating for families and communities who too often go unheard—ensuring their needs and voices are at the center of the conversation around public education.
Why Choose Schools
School options are essential for marginalized students because they offer pathways out of historically inequitable education systems that often fail to meet their needs. Charter schools, microschools, and homeschooling provide alternatives that are more culturally relevant, personalized, and academically rigorous. Currently, over 3.7 million students are enrolled in charter schools, with many demonstrating higher achievement than their peers in traditional public schools.
At the same time, homeschooling among Black families has more than doubled since 2020, reflecting a growing demand for control over educational quality and environment. Expanding access to diverse school models helps ensure that all students—regardless of race, ZIP code, or income—have the opportunity to thrive.
Black Students'
Reading Levels
Black students gained an extra 37 days of learning in reading
Black Students'
Math Levels
Black students gained an extra 36 days of learning in math
Hispanic Students'
Reading Levels
Hispanic students gained an extra 36 days of learning in reading
Hispanic Students'
Math Levels
Hispanic students gained an extra 30 days of learning in math
Choose Schools Data
These trends highlight the powerful impact of diverse leadership and school choice—not only in academic gains but also in strengthening family empowerment, student safety, and culturally relevant learning
Leadership Diversity
+4–7% academic improvement; 10–15% fewer disciplinary actions.
Black Homeschooling
Skyrocketed from 3.3% → 16.1% in just one semester.
Microschooling
Rising enrollment and positive engagement, with 9% current participation.
Choose Schools in Action
Choose Schools is a growing coalition dedicated to increasing access to quality marginalized public schools in communities across the country.
Choose Schools Newsroom
News from Jay: March 2025
A new poll shows voters want public school options and agree that education is the key driver of economic empowerment and educational advancement. Join us in supporting legislation to expand access to great Black and Brown-led charter schools. We can’t wait to see you on May 7 in New York to celebrate the legacy of Geoffrey Canada!
FCCS Responds to Trump Administration’s Dismantling of the Department of Education
The Freedom Coalition for Charter Schools (FCCS) is concerned about the Trump administration’s decision to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The drastic moves to cut funding and layoff 1,300 employees puts millions of vulnerable families at risk who rely on federal funding to receive a fair and equitable public education
Moving the Needle: Building the Future of Education in 2025
In Moving the Needle, a new report from 50Can, Jay Artis-Wright, Executive Director of FCCS, tells the story of a child whose life was changed by making a different choice. Every student deserves the education right for them.