During the 2024-25 school year, Wisconsin’s choice programs expanded over 400 schools and impacted over 58,000 students across the state. Despite the vastness of the program, more and more families are learning about their private schooling options for the first time each year. This opportunity to receive a choice voucher is life-changing for so many Wisconsin families—take Danyell G.’s family as one example. Her oldest children attended Ozaukee Christian School for a few years until the family decided to try homeschooling. Danyell’s husband was soon diagnosed with and passed away from cancer. Danyell couldn’t keep up with the demands of…

Wisconsin’s parental choice programs have steadily grown over recent years, but truthfully, many parents are still unaware of the options they have when it comes to selecting a school for their children. With all the information (and misinformation) out there, it can be daunting for families to confidently choose a school. LeNay G. is one example of a parent who found a school that fits her family’s values and needs, but was unaware they qualified for the state’s voucher program. It wasn’t until a conversation with the school’s principal when LeNay realized her children could attend for free. LeNay wanted…