School Choice

Can Democrats Resist the Urge To Deny Families Choice in Education?

Americans love education freedom, but Democrats are under pressure to limit alternatives.

J.D. Tuccille | 11.6.2026 7:00 AM

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In our ridiculous two-party political system, ejecting one awful party from office requires enduring the other. With neither party especially friendly to liberty—often hostile in many cases—that entails some unfortunate consequences after the massive losses suffered by Republicans in the midterms and corresponding Democrat gains. Unless the victors reconsider deep-rooted positions, one area where we're likely to suffer post-election loss of liberty is in matters of school choice.

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Newly Elected and Ready To Limit Education Freedom

In Texas, Democratic Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa promised supporters that "we will work tirelessly to repair the damage of the Texas voucher scam, and end an era in which our schools are sold for parts."

The "Texas voucher scam" which Hinojosa referred to is the state's 2025 adoption of education savings accounts (ESA), which went into effect this school year. Students can use a portion of the education funding allocated to them to pay for alternatives to the often rigid and low-quality public schools. "Most participants will receive an account value of around $10,500 ($30,000 for students with special needs). Homeschooled students may participate, but their accounts are capped at $2,000," according to EdChoice.

The Texas Education Agency notes that per-student funding in the........

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