Parents for School Options

Today is International Women's Day, a day to celebrate women leading the way. Team PSO is led by a board of incredible women who work tirelessly to empower families and advocate for education freedom and school lunch equity. Today, we celebrate their impact and their championship of school choice across the nation.

❌ MYTH: Online charter schools aren’t real public schools. ✅ FACT: Online charters are tuition-free, public schools overseen by the state. They follow the same standards, employ the same teachers, and are held to the same accountability standards as other public schools. We’re here to set the record straight about these schools on the blog today: bit.ly/4pK8dbf #itrustparents #schoolchoice

Tennessee lawmakers, are you listening? These stories are why virtual schools matter to Tennessee families — and why decisions about HB2420/SB2441 must be made with care, compassion, and an understanding of students’ real needs. These voices deserve to be heard. #TNHouse #TNSenate #TNLawmakers #TNLegislature #HB2420 #SB2441 #TNEducation #TNParents #PutKidsFirst

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⏰ Last Call! Applications for the 2026 PSO #Scholarship are due tonight at 11:59pm PST. Don’t miss this chance to earn funds for your #education!  🔗 Apply NOW: parentsforschooloptions.org/resources/scho…

In a recent survey, parents reported that lack of school meal access directly influences whether they can keep their child in the learning environment that best supports them. 📊 66% say they would be more likely to stay in a virtual public school if meal benefits were available. #lunchforeverylearner #schoolchoice #itrustparents

America was founded on the idea that freedom belongs to the people. 🇺🇸 On President’s Day, we celebrate that principle by standing with parents and advocating for education options that put students first.

We are still accepting applications for the 2026 PSO Scholarship program. If you are a high school senior attending a virtual school, now is your time to shine. 👉 parentsforschooloptions.org/resources/scho…

🚨 BREAKING: Parents won in New Mexico! HB 253 passed the New Mexico House Education Committee without the language that threatened virtual public schools. This happened because parents showed up in MAJOR ways — and lawmakers listened. Read more on our blog here: bit.ly/4bEU9vz #ParentPower #NMleg #SchoolOptions

⏰ Only 2 weeks left to apply for our PSO #Scholarship. We’re awarding $11,000 to high school seniors attending a public or private #virtualschool. 🔗 parentsforschooloptions.org/resources/scho…

Today on the #blog, we take a closer look at the #schoolchoice landscape and availability of virtual schools in #NewYork, what students are helped most, and what changes are needed to ensure that no student is left behind. #itrustparents #parentsforschooloptions

#itrustparents #schoolchoice #onlineschool #onlinelearning #virtualschool #virtuallearning #educationfreedom #newmexico #parentchoice #capitolday #parentadvocate

A powerful crowd at the New Mexico Capitol today! Families, students, and advocates showed up to today's Capitol Day event with one message: compassion should guide education policy. Virtual schools are a lifeline for students with disabilities and for Native American and Hispanic families across New Mexico. Legislative decisions should protect students, not take away the options they depend on! - - - - - - #itrustparents #parentsforschooloptions #schoolchoice #onlineschool #onlinelearning #virtualschool #virtuallearning #homeschool #charterschool #edpolicy #educationfreedom #newmexicoparent #parentchoice #capitolday #parentadvocate #newmexico #newmexicoeducation

The school nutrition gap has widened. In some states, upwards of 70% of virtual students are eligible for #schoollunch benefits, but receive nothing because they learn online. This is an injustice. No kid should ever go hungry because of where they learn. #lunchforeverylearner #itrustparents #schoolchoice

Even with the Capitol closed, we showed up — because school choice changed my life. Thank you for standing with students and families like mine. #NationalSchoolChoiceWeek @ITrustParents

National School Choice Week is underway with 27,600+ events across 37 states celebrating a variety of education options. Families across the country are engaging in school fairs and community celebrations. Read the full article here: nsjonline.com/article/2025/0… #PSO #TrustParents

Online schools are helping Michigan families find the learning environment that works best for them. Education should fit the student—not the other way around. #NationalSchoolChoiceWeek #ITrustParents

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to education. Every student, every family, deserves to find what works best. #ITrustParents #NationalSchoolChoiceWeek

Yesterday, our friends at @ntlschoolchoice kicked off their annual National School Choice Week! Across the nation, tens of thousands of parents, students, and advocates will come together this week fighting for education freedom.. and PSO will be right by their side.

PSO Board Treasurer Karen McGee is inviting high school seniors to apply for our annual scholarship! Every year, our board is inspired by the creativity, resilience, and growth shared through your stories, and we can’t wait to read this year’s submissions. Apply today: form.jotform.com/253485704872163