August 29, 2025
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Montana Falling Behind in the Education Choice Revolution
A new report shows Montana is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Montana only has an index score […]
August 22, 2025
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Kansas Falling Behind in the Education Choice Revolution
A new report shows Kansas is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Kansas only has an index score […]
August 22, 2025
Research & Commentary: New Index Shows Wyoming Needs to Do More to Keep Up with Education Choice Revolution
A new report shows Wyoming is lagging behind in a nationwide education movement still building momentum. According to the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index—a new measuring system released in April by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually have—Wyoming only has an index score […]
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