In this episode of The Frontline, Nathan talks about the concept of school choice and education savings accounts. He explains that school choice refers to government-funded programs that provide alternative education options outside of traditional public schools. The term 'education savings accounts' (ESAs) can have different meanings depending on the context, such as individuals putting their own money into a government-controlled account or the government providing funds for education.

Nathan highlights the confusion and controversy surrounding these terms and emphasizes the need to understand the specific context when discussing them. He also mentions two articles that provide further information on the topic. Overall, FPM urges parents to consider the range of educational options already available and to carefully evaluate the trade-offs between freedom and government funding in school choice discussions. Government money always comes with government control, and we must be wary of false funding promises that threaten homeschool freedoms.

Links

Should we take government money: https://fpmca.org/takegovt/

The reality of school choice: https://fpmca.org/govtfunds/

Homeschool Backgrounder on School Choice: https://homeschoolingbackgrounder.com/school-choice-expensive-ineffective-damaging-with-resource-restrictions-and-parent-dissatisfaction/

NHERI Article on School Choice: https://www.nheri.org/private-education-welfare-school-choice-and-tax-funded-esas-vouchers-and-refunds/