Think about your middle school years, what were you going through when you were twelve? When I was about twelve years old, I had to

My school choice story begins in New Orleans, the city where I was born and raised. On August 23, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit, leaving my

Growing up in Costa Rica, the sounds of the nearby shore washed over my mornings, the smell of sea salt flooded my senses, and that

Throughout my life, I have had to overcome a number of challenges. Often times, I felt as if nobody understood me. When I was born,

Having a choice in my education not only impacted my grades, but also the opportunities available after graduation.   For elementary, I went to a public

Access to equitable and quality education has always been a roughshod experience for me.  Being toted between two different homes in opposite areas of the

School choice and education freedom have shaped my academic journey. The ability to decide what school I went to made a significant difference in my life.

As the eldest child of four, the decisions my parents made for me often affected my siblings. One challenging decision for my parents was whether

The pivotal decision my parents made for me in 4th grade gave me a bright future. At just five years old, I switched schools halfway

I am where I am today because of my mother’s fight—not just for herself, but for her children. She made it her priority to give

The opportunity to have school choice in my education was not just essential, but it also significantly enhanced my learning experience. Being premature, born at

I was raised by two parents who ensured that “choice” would never sound foreign to my brother and me. My mother, who has been in