OPINION — All children learn differently, and what may be a great learning environment for one student can be a poor fit for another.
That’s why 1 in 5 parents last year enrolled at least one of their children in a new K–12 school. In fact, the process of moms and dads actively choosing how and where their children learn — often referred to as school choice — reached a five-year high in 2025.
Meanwhile, more than 60% of parents say they are likely to consider a new school for at least one of their children in 2026 — suggesting another active year for families making enrollment decisions. What that means for your family depends, in large part, on where you live.
