American Federation for Children-Oklahoma

Every child learns differently. Every family has different needs. And no single school is the right fit for every student. That's why educational freedom matters. With more than 42,000 Oklahoma students participating in the Parental Choice Tax Credit program this school year, thousands of families are finding opportunities that better meet their children's individual needs. Because when it comes to education, parents deserve options — and every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. #OklaEd #schoolchoice #oklahoma

School Choice Champion Mike Mazzei Wins Election as Oklahoma Governor! “Congratulations to Governor-elect Mike Mazzei on his victory. Oklahoma families have access to educational opportunities that did not exist just a few years ago, and Mazzei has committed to protecting that access.” - Tommy Schultz, CEO, AFC Victory Fund Read full statement here: ejaqh.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/…

🇺🇸 A historic expansion of school choice is just around the corner! A new analysis from the Bipartisan Policy Center finds that 31 states are moving forward with the new federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, which takes effect January 1, 2027. The program will allow taxpayers to receive federal tax credits for contributions to scholarship organizations that help students access educational opportunities — including private school tuition, tutoring and other qualifying expenses. And according to federal estimates, 96% of students in participating states could meet the eligibility requirements. Oklahoma is already on board! More educational opportunities. More flexibility for families. More power for parents to choose what works best for their children. Read more: bipartisanpolicy.org/issue-b… #SchoolChoice #EducationFreedom #OklaEd

🎃👻 #HappyHalloween from AFC-Oklahoma! Every child is unique, and today is all about celebrating creativity, imagination, and a little bit of magic! Whether your little ones are superheroes, princesses, ghosts, or goblins, we hope Oklahoma families have a fun, safe, and memorable Halloween! 🍬✨

The next generation of parents is already thinking about educational freedom. Every family deserves to know what their children are learning and have the opportunity to choose the school that best meets their needs. That's what #schoolchoice is all about.

Every Oklahoma child deserves an education that prepares them for success. Unfortunately, too many are falling behind. A new report reveals that in 59 Oklahoma public school districts, a majority of students scored far below grade-level expectations in reading or math for two consecutive years. These troubling results are another reminder of why educational choice matters. When a school isn't meeting a child's needs, families deserve the freedom to find an environment where their student can thrive. Our focus should always be on what works best for students — not protecting a one-size-fits-all system. Read more from @OCPAthink: ocpathink.org/post/independe…

Every child deserves a school where they can thrive! When Dawn Cordova's family moved to Enid, Oklahoma, her daughter Isabella struggled to find the right fit at her local public school. Thanks to Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit, Isabella now attends St. Joseph Catholic School, where smaller classes, personalized instruction and a supportive environment have made all the difference. Dawn hopes more Oklahoma families will have the same opportunity to choose the school that works best for their children. Read their story: federationforchildren.org/vo… #SchoolChoice #OklaEd #VoicesForChoice

🎓 DID YOU KNOW? Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit is designed to make private-school education more accessible to families across the state. ✅ Families earning $75,000 or less can qualify for up to $7,500 per student. ✅ Families earning $150,000 or less receive priority consideration during the application period. And it's working: 54% of participating students come from families earning $150,000 or less. Every child deserves access to an education that meets their unique needs, regardless of family income. Learn more: oklahoma.gov/tax/individuals… #SchoolChoice

Oklahomans overwhelmingly support school choice—and want to see it expanded! A new poll finds that 59% of Oklahoma voters support the Parental Choice Tax Credit, more than twice the number who oppose it. And 54% support raising the program’s $275 million cap to give more families access to educational opportunities. With more than 42,000 students already benefiting from the program, the message is clear: Oklahoma families want more educational freedom, not less. 📰 Read more from @OCPAthink ocpathink.org/post/independe… #schoolchoice #OklaEd

After years of bullying, Gracie found a fresh start at Corn Bible Academy in Oklahoma. Thanks to the Oklahoma Opportunity Scholarship Fund, her family could afford a school where she feels happy, supported and excited to learn. That’s the power of school choice! Read her story here: federationforchildren.org/vo… #VoicesForChoice #SchoolChoice #OklaEd

Every child deserves a school where they can thrive. For Austin, who has dyslexia and ADHD, Oklahoma’s school choice programs helped her family find @TrinitySchoolOK a school that meets her needs—and transformed her confidence. Watch her story here: youtu.be/JmwpA7hxGiU?si=A4kI… #VoicesForChoice #SchoolChoice #OklaEd

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Brent Bushey, a friend of AFC-Oklahoma and a dedicated advocate for expanding educational opportunities for Oklahoma students. Throughout his career, Brent worked to strengthen schools, empower educators and create brighter futures for children and families. His leadership, passion and commitment to making a difference left a lasting impact on education in our state. We are grateful for Brent’s friendship, his service and the many contributions he made to Oklahoma. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all those whose lives he touched.

Better outcomes. Lower costs. More opportunities for students. Research continues to show the benefits of school choice, with studies finding improved academic outcomes and greater college enrollment and graduation rates among students participating in school-choice programs. And with #schoolchoice scholarships costing significantly less per student than traditional public-school spending, families and taxpayers alike can benefit. Read more: aol.com/articles/school-choi…

More educational choices are coming to Oklahoma City! 🎓 For the first time in nearly 50 years, downtown OKC will have a new public high school when John Rex Polytechnic High School opens in fall 2027. The new charter school will offer students innovative, hands-on learning opportunities, connecting classroom education with real-world experiences in engineering, technology, entrepreneurship and more. Read more from @TheOklahoman_: oklahoman.com/story/news/edu… #SchoolChoice #OKEd #Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s Parental Choice Tax Credit is helping more than 42,000 students access the education that works best for them. But a new June 15 application deadline may be leaving some families behind. Private-school leaders say many working families don’t begin exploring new school options until later in the summer. Military families can face the same challenge, with many arriving in Oklahoma after June 15 because of summer reassignments. That means some families may miss the application window before they even have a chance to choose a school. School choice works best when families can actually access it. Lawmakers are already discussing changes to the application window ahead of the 2027 legislative session. Read more from @OCPAthink: ocpathink.org/post/independe… #SchoolChoice #Oklahoma #OklaEd

School choice continues to gain momentum across the country — and Oklahoma is already helping lead the way. Beginning in 2027, a new federal tax credit will allow taxpayers to receive a credit of up to $1,700 for qualifying donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations, which provide scholarships to help families access educational options. Here in Oklahoma, more than 42,000 students are already participating in the Parental Choice Tax Credit program. More families. More options. More educational opportunity. Learn more about the new federal scholarship tax credit: irs.gov/government-entities/… #SchoolChoice #Oklahoma #OklaEd

When families have more educational choices, parents are taking notice. New surveys from West Virginia and Arkansas show strong satisfaction with their school-choice programs. In West Virginia, more than 95% of surveyed parents said they were satisfied or very satisfied with the Hope Scholarship program. Arkansas families also reported high satisfaction, while participating students scored above the national percentile midpoint in both math and English Language Arts. Oklahoma families are benefiting from expanded options, too, with 42,012 students participating in the Parental Choice Tax Credit program this school year. Read more about what families in other states are saying about school choice from @OCPAthink. ocpathink.org/post/independe…

💡 Did you know Oklahoma’s Parental Choice Tax Credit supports homeschool families, too? Families who homeschool can receive a refundable tax credit of up to $1,000 per student for qualified educational expenses—including curriculum, textbooks, tutoring, online learning programs and certain testing expenses. School choice is about giving every family more tools to find the education that works best for their child. Learn more: oklahoma.gov/tax/individuals…

A new parent survey found that more than 1 in 3 Oklahoma families send their child to a school other than their geographically assigned public school. Public schools. Charter schools. Private schools. Homeschooling. Every child is different. Families deserve the freedom to find the educational environment that works best for theirs. Read more from @OCPAthink ocpathink.org/post/independe… #schoolchoice #OklaEd