Escaping Public School

Florida’s Education Revolution

Side-by-side maps of Florida and New Hampshire illustrate the growth of school choice, with icons representing homeschooling, charter schools, microschools, private schools, and co-op/hybrid learning connected by an arrow labeled “A Growing Trend.”

What happens when families are free to choose the education that fits their children best? Florida is giving us a glimpse. A new Reason Magazine feature highlights the rapid growth of microschools — small, personalized learning communities often created by former public school teachers. These schools offer flexible, student-centered learning at a price many families … Read more

Learning in New Hampshire’s Forests

High school students learn forestry skills outdoors in a New Hampshire forest as part of a hands-on education program.

New Hampshire’s forests aren’t just beautiful — they’re one of our state’s greatest educational resources. Through Project Learning Tree, homeschoolers, microschools, and co-ops can provide students with hands-on experiences that connect science, outdoor exploration, and potential career paths. Whether a student dreams of working outdoors or simply learns best by doing, this program turn New … Read more

What Does a Diploma Mean?

Group of high school graduates in caps and gowns holding diplomas, with question marks above them representing questions about the meaning of graduation.

QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING What Does a Diploma Mean? Last month we asked whether statewide test scores are relevant. This month we ask a related question: if those scores aren’t required for graduation, what is? Every spring, thousands of New Hampshire students walk across a stage, receive a diploma, and are declared high school graduates. But … Read more

Why We Left Our Public School

Illustration of a mother and daughter walking toward a brighter future, with EdOpt branding and the headline When I Realized We Had to Leave, symbolizing hope, educational choice, and parental empowerment.

[If someone forwarded this post to you, please consider subscribing to EdOpt.] Today’s article was written by a parent who wants to remain anonymous. She shares a story about why she took her child out of their long-trusted public school. It’s a powerful story that people should know about. If you have a story about … Read more