yes. every kid. foundation. and Americans for Prosperity Foundation – Arkansas file amicus curiae brief in support of motion for stay

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – yes. every kid. foundation. (Yes Foundation) and Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) – Arkansas today filed an amicus curiae brief with the Arkansas Supreme Court in support of the Attorney General of Arkansas’ motion for stay of a restraining order that put a hold on the LEARNS Act. “The LEARNS Act … Read more

Embracing the Future: The Rise of Microschools and Self-Directed Learning

In recent years, education freedom advocates have observed a growing trend towards innovative and flexible learning models, including microschools and self-directed learning. Pioneering schools such as the long-established Sudbury Valley School and the newer Life Skills Academy and One Stone have taken the initiative to reshape the educational landscape by expanding families’ access to a personalized, student-centered education. These models empower … Read more

Announcing the Education Freedom Legal Network

yes. every kid. foundation. (YESF), in partnership with EdChoice, hosts the Education Freedom Legal Network. The purpose of this network is to bring together like-minded attorneys, policymakers, and legal scholars to connect and discuss the pressing legal issues affecting education in our nation. We are aligned on a vision that every kid is capable, is worthy … Read more

Opening Up Public School Access

Kids should not be banned from attending a school just because they live on a different side of the street. It’s time to remove the lines created by politicians that prevent students from learning together. In the United States, students are assigned to public schools via the practice of residential school assignment. This practice establishes … Read more

New poll shows majority of Wyoming voters support Education Savings Accounts and ending residential assignment of public schools

A new poll conducted by WPA Intelligence on behalf of yes. every kid. foundation. (Yes Foundation) found the majority of Wyoming voters support ending residential assignment of public schools, with 75% of respondents agreeing that all Wyoming kids should be able to attend a public school they are not zoned for. Wyoming voters also favor … Read more

New poll shows majority of Texans support Education Savings Accounts and ending residential assignment of public schools

Majority opposes ESA program that would exclude rural communities  AUSTIN, Texas — A new poll conducted by WPA Intelligence on behalf of yes. every kid. foundation. found the majority of Texans support implementing an Education Savings Account (ESA) program by a nearly three-to-one margin, with 60% supporting and 21% opposing.   ESAs empower families with funding … Read more

yes. every kid. foundation. appoints Matt Frendewey as VP of strategy

ARLINGTON, Va. — yes. every kid. foundation. (Yes Foundation) today announced Matt Frendewey has joined the organization as its vice president of strategy. Frendewey will lead the foundation’s continued efforts to be best in class at understanding what kids and their families want from education. “The future of education begins with the belief that every … Read more

yes. every kid. foundation. responds to Alaska lawsuit challenging education freedom

JUNEAU, Alaska—In response to a lawsuit filed in Superior Court in Anchorage last week, yes. every kid. foundation. (Yes Foundation) Vice President Michael Donnelly issued the following statement: “Americans are ready to transform education so that every kid can be treated as a unique learner, but this lawsuit tries to lock children in a one-size-fits-all system. … Read more

yes. every kid. foundation. launches new legal policy center, appoints Michael Donnelly as vice president

ARLINGTON, VA. — yes. every kid. foundation. (Yes Foundation) today announced the launch of its legal policy center and the addition of Michael Donnelly as the organization’s vice president. The Yes Foundation legal policy center will provide policy analysis and other resources to help education entrepreneurs who are trailblazing new territory navigate through the legal barriers that prevent them from creating … Read more