Interest in charter schools is surging

Published July 30, 2022 12:00am ET



An increasing number of parents want the ability to choose an education for their children, rather than just accept the one that comes with their ZIP codes. The growing school choice movement includes people of every race and socioeconomic background. It’s a genuine desire felt in urban cities and rural towns alike.

In the last 18 months, the demand for increased choice in education has become overwhelming. The pandemic showed parents what was happening — or not happening — in classrooms. Parents who were home with their children considered homeschooling, and other alternatives to traditional schooling suddenly seemed more attractive. Like the school choice movement, the classical school movement continues gathering steam with parents and teachers.

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