Educators and policymakers gathered to discuss how expanding school choice programs could empower families to select educational environments that best fit their children’s needs, emphasizing flexibility and student-centered learning. Speakers highlighted the role of civic engagement among students as a key factor in fostering informed, active participants in democracy. The event also underscored the importance of collaboration between schools, communities, and government to address educational equity and opportunity. Attendees explored how these approaches might reshape the future of K-12 education.


School choice, civic-minded students heralded by RISE speakers  K-12 Dive