Their Parents Never Finished Sixth Grade. A Scholarship Helped Send Both Sons to College

Some parents want their kids to have an education. Antoine and Manny's parents needed an education but never got the chance to finish one. That didn’t stop them from building their whole lives around getting it for their sons.

From Falling Behind to Team Captain: How School Choice Changed Clay’s Life

Clay’s public school told his mom his goals weren’t “appropriate for second grade.” As a teacher, she knew better. A scholarship gave her the chance to prove it, and today her son is thriving in a classroom built around how he learns.

School Choice Gave Allen Thompson a Second Chance. Now He’s Giving It to His Students

Allen Thompson waited four years for a magnet school seat while his mom sacrificed every morning to get him there. Today he's the teacher he once needed.

Gold Star Family Finds Relief Through School Choice

When Jessica lost her husband in the line of duty, she became the sole decision-maker for her two daughters. She says the Opportunity Scholarship doesn’t just help with tuition — it gives her back something grief tried to take: the ability to choose.

A Veteran’s Fight for Her Daughter’s Future

Tonya Johnston served in the military to build a better future for her family. When her daughter Joy began struggling in public school, Tonya felt like she was out of options — until a conversation across the fence introduced her to a life-changing opportunity.

How School Choice Changed Sam Myers’ Life and Opened Doors for Thousands More

Samuel Myers works two jobs. He has a girlfriend. He started his own card-making business. He even met the President. But more than 30 years ago, none of this seemed possible.

Valiant Cross Academy: Brotherhood, Opportunity, and a Better Future

Across America, millions of children walk into classrooms every day that were chosen for them – not by their families, but by circumstance. For some students, those schools work. For others, they do not. That is why schools like Valiant Cross Academy exist. Located in the heart of downtown Montgomery, Alabama, Valiant Cross Academy was founded with a clear mission: to love, educate, and empower young African American men and boys of color. For many students, it becomes much more than a school. It becomes a turning point.

When Tragedy Strikes, School Choice Is a Lifeline for Families

When tragedy changes everything, access to the right school can make all the difference.

A Mother’s Instinct Led to School Choice—And More Families Will Soon Have That Opportunity

One mother’s belief—and the power of school choice—gave her son the environment he needed to connect, grow, and become exactly who he’s meant to be.

She Almost Didn’t Go: How School Choice Helped Mya Reach a Top School

One mother’s belief—and the power of school choice—set Mya on a path to one of the top boarding schools in the country.

When School Broke Her Confidence, School Choice Helped Rebuild It

When her daughter started falling behind, one Oklahoma mom refused to accept it as the end of the story — and the school she found changed everything.