Every day we hear more stories about kids being left behind and parents being pushed out of the decision-making process. Whether it be issues with the achievement gap, particular curriculum choices or other top-down education system decisions, the only way to solve these problems is by empowering parents through Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). ESAs are a funding system that recognizes parents as the primary decision makers in the educational life of their child and frees children from failing school systems. They empower parents by granting access to the financial resources to send their child to the school which can most effectively meet their needs, whether that school be public or private, religious or secular. By enacting ESAs, we are giving Minnesota families the flexibility and authority over their education financing.

We know this needs to change and our moment to truly make a difference is now. The only true way to address the issues in our education system is through increased parental choice and Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). This is why OAK is taking the lead to ensure we make the most of this moment for Minnesota families.

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Q: Where does the money come from?

Since the dollars spent by the State in funding education are intended for the benefit of the child and not school districts, they are meant to follow the student not the school itself. ESAs work because they give parents direct control over the dollars the State has already allocated for their child’s education, allowing them, in turn, to purchase the educational services (tuition, tutoring, internet access, etc.) in an educational environment that they think best for their child. Because actual costs in non-public schools are typically lower than the amounts allocated for public schools, the dollars which remain unspent roll-over in the student’s account from year-to-year and can be used to pay for post-secondary education expenses.

What are ESAs?

Every day we hear more stories about kids being left [...]

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Will enacting Education Savings Accounts be too costly for our state’s budget?

The cost of school choice programs like Education Savings Accounts, [...]

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Why are Education Savings Accounts Important?

Parents know their children best and our educators understand that [...]

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Are there other states that currently allow ESAs to empower parents?

ESAs (sometimes under other names) currently exist in 8 states: [...]

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Where does the money come from?

Since the dollars spent by the State in funding education [...]

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Will Education Savings Accounts or other tax credits hurt our public education system by removing resources from public schools?

ESAs and other programs simply increase parental authority and allow [...]

Will Education Savings Accounts or other tax credits hurt our public education system by removing resources from public schools?adam@endorsecommunications.com2022-03-17T11:09:47-05:00

Will school choice programs benefit low-income families who could not otherwise afford tuition and non-traditional schools?

By providing targeted financial resources to families, including low and [...]

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Will these education programs only benefit those already attending non-traditional schools, or be accessible to help all Minnesota children?

Educational options should fit the needs of all students and [...]

Will these education programs only benefit those already attending non-traditional schools, or be accessible to help all Minnesota children?adam@endorsecommunications.com2022-03-17T11:09:00-05:00

Who are non-traditional schools accountable to if they are not under the public education system?

Due to their structure and increased involvement from parents and [...]

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Why now?

We know this needs to change and our moment to [...]

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