National Coalition for Public School Options

12/01/2023

Today PSO-Oklahoma Chapter is at the Oilers Ice Rink in Tulsa to share some cheer with families! Pictured is Regional Field Director Chase Eskelsen with OK parent leaders Sonya and Rosalind (and family).

11/30/2023

PSO Oklahoma Chapter families joined ISOK staff at today’s OK State Board of Education meeting to thank Superintendent Ryan Walters and his team for protecting their school!

Supporting parents' rights to choose the best school for their children

11/29/2023

Oklahoma parent Alana Doyeto shares how an alternative learning option was the perfect fit for her family.

11/25/2023

We followed up with Jordan Conragan, an student who graduated at 21 with a Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence and a (third) internship at .

California Parents for Public Virtual Education

11/24/2023

from the National Coalition for Public School Options.

11/23/2023

"We were able to choose what works for our family."

As her niece's learning coach, Ty shares how empowered her family to choose an educational option that worked for them.

11/22/2023

Last week, families from Insight School (ISOK) made their voices heard at the Oklahoma State Department of Education's public comment hearing regarding a proposal that would require in-person student attendance for alternative education programs. Here's why that won't work for ISOK students...

1.) 23% of students have a disability (vs. 18% state average)
2.) 66% of students are economically disadvantaged (vs. 56% state average)

The top three reasons students enroll in ISOK:

1.) Concerns about the mental health of the student
2.) To catch up academically
3.) Concerns about the environment of their previous school

These families deserve better than this misguided policy.

11/18/2023

No child should go without a proper lunch. 🍽️ 🥗 Click here to read the letter we sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and to learn more about how PSO is helping families with food insecurity 👉 https://bit.ly/3K3E189

11/17/2023

Jill Shero, Partner & Tribal Specialist at Emblem Strategies, shares how tribal students thrive in a “community of accountability, a culture of creativity.”

11/16/2023

We followed up with Jordan Conragan, an student who graduated at 21 with a Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence and a (third) internship at .


California Parents for Public Virtual Education

11/15/2023

11/15/2023

In observation of , Oklahoma parent Alana Doyeto shares how an alternative learning option was the perfect fit for her family.

11/14/2023

The Oklahoma State Department of Education is proposing an in-person instruction requirement for alternative education online learning students. This misguided policy will devastate more than 1,000 students (many of whom are at risk). This is a direct violation of parents' rights!

A Wednesday hearing may determine fate of alternative virtual school serving students with special needs and in unique situations.

11/14/2023

Never underestimate the power of YOUR voice in the fight for equity. 🎤💪

11/12/2023

Tamar Selmi-Young is a Squadron Deputy Director with the Department of the Air Force. Her family has lived all over the world due to her service for the military, but when they returned to the United States an alternative learning option was the best fit for her family.

11/11/2023

Parents shouldn’t choose between food and their child’s public education. 🍎 Click here to read the letter we sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and to learn more about how PSO is helping families with food insecurity 👉 https://bit.ly/3K3E189

11/09/2023

Jordan Conragan, a former student, graduated at 21 with a Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence and a (third) internship at .


California Parents for Public Virtual Education

11/08/2023

Tomorrow for we're following up with Jordan Conragan, a former virtual school student who graduated at 21 with a Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence and an internship at CERN.

https://bit.ly/3QMFEL8

California Parents for Public Virtual Education

Nicole Conragan says her son Jordan “didn’t speak until he was four, but he looked at you with those eyes that said, “I know everything you’re saying.” The 21-year-old Artificial Intelligence major from California will graduate in December with a masters degree and an internship lined up a...

11/07/2023

Ty Williams defines what means to her 🍎 🇺🇸

11/03/2023

Golden Apple Awards, a Kindle giveaway and more in this month's newsletter! 👉https://bit.ly/3Qll1EB

11/02/2023

Join us this month as we pay tribute to the extraordinary sacrifices made by our military families.

SchoolChoice

11/01/2023

From to , the majority of parents (Democrats, Republicans, and Independents!) agree that is what's best for families.

To read more results from our survey click here 👉https://bit.ly/46ciEdZ

10/30/2023

It's and we're giving away a Kindle to one lucky book lover. 📚 💕 Head over to our Instagram account for your chance to win! 👉 www.instagram.com/publicschooloptions

10/30/2023

Letrisha Weber in The 74

"The AI issue should undergo robust debate, and parents are ready to provide their feedback about one of the great education issues of our time."

Weber: Poll shows majority want government regulations to keep artificial intelligence from doing students' work and replacing teachers.

10/28/2023

“What works for them, works for them… and it’s important for those students to say, hey, I’m here, I exist.”

10/27/2023

Congratulations to PSO Texas Chapter student advocate Jacob Butler for being recognized for his advocacy efforts at the state and national level!

Seventh Grader Jacob Butler can tell you that he has experience advocating for digital learning options at both the Texas State Capitol in Austin as well as in Washington, D.C.

10/26/2023

Caleb Clemens discussing how every student has a unique style of learning. 🍎 📝 💻

10/25/2023

When determining where to send their children to school, test scores and school location were least important to the parents we surveyed. How do you determine school quality?

This information is from our "What Really Matters to Parents" survey which can be found here: https://bit.ly/3S3y683

10/24/2023

We caught back up with Indiana Student Advocate Caleb Clemens to see how helped prepare him for college.

10/21/2023

10/21/2023

John Rogers from Cygnal discusses how as moves closer to the students, parents grow more concerned. Watch our Parents’ Views of AI in K-12 Education Webinar here: https://vimeo.com/873747287

10/20/2023

Parents know will bring a new revolution in technology, but many are cautious of how it will impact their child’s education. Watch our Parents’ Views of AI in K-12 Education Webinar in partnership with Cygnal here: https://vimeo.com/873747287

10/19/2023

Kyla Anderson fought to bring a virtual school to New Mexico so her son could learn in a safe environment.

10/18/2023

John Rogers from Cygnal discusses how 72% of parents believe will bring a new revolution in technology. Watch our Parents’ Views of AI in K-12 Education Webinar here: https://vimeo.com/873747287

10/16/2023

When Kyla Anderson’s son experienced severe bullying she quit her job to provide an alternative learning option that would keep him safe.

10/14/2023

Luke Martz was at the Louisburg Cider Mill in Kansas to share PSO's mission with the parents and students of Kansas Virtual Academy.

10/13/2023

Thanks to the Estrada family is able to visit their home in Mexico without interrupting their child's .

10/12/2023

Join us as PSO President Letrisha Weber and John Rogers, Director of Client Strategy at Cygnal, discuss PSO's national survey of parents attitudes towards K-12 education and new and emerging technologies in the classroom.

10/11/2023

Do you have reservations with ? Let us know in the comments.👇 You can read our full report here: https://bit.ly/46ciEdZ

10/10/2023

Join us as PSO President Letrisha Weber and John Rogers, Director of Client Strategy at Cygnal, discuss PSO's national survey of parents attitudes towards K-12 education and new and emerging technologies in the classroom.