In the weeks leading up to the 2022 midterm elections, parents were grappling with the news that more than two decades of learning had been erased in the wake of the pandemic.

While many candidates were focused on issues like crime and inflation, it is clear as the dust settles from Nov. 8 that education is still a top-tier issue. Voters, especially independent and swing voters, want candidates who will stand with parents and primarily those who support parental freedom in education and school choice.