Education Savings Accounts: because every parent has the right to choose what is best for their child’s education
Education freedom isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
On so many issues, Donald Trump is killing it. After less than two weeks in office, DEI is on its deathbed, illegal immigration is under assault, and children are being protected from the relentless grasps of a mentally ill activist class who want to mutilate them into the opposite gender.
But while all the attention goes to the “juicier” topics like the economy, illegal immigration and foreign policy, we can’t afford to forget education. Because it’s time to face an often-ignored truth: our education system is broken. For decades, public education bureaucrats have dictated where and how children should learn, locking families into an outdated and ineffective system.
I want to shine a light on Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), which offer a way out—a beacon of freedom for families desperate for a better alternative.
Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are not just another school choice initiative; they are a revolution in parental empowerment. These state-supervised, taxpayer-funded accounts allow families to direct their child's education dollars toward the services that best meet their needs—be it private schooling, tutoring, online learning, or even specialized therapies.
Basically, ESAs shift power away from government bureaucrats and place it where it belongs: in the hands of parents.
Obvious, right??
As usual, critics will argue that ESAs divert money from public schools. But let’s be real—public schools have had a monopoly on education funding for decades, and what do we have to show for it?! Bloated administrative costs, failing test scores, and a system that prioritizes bureaucracy over student success. Let alone what happened during COVID…
The idea that simply pouring more money into this black hole will magically fix our education woes is laughable. If you don’t believe me, look at the NHS in England.
What ESAs do is give parents an option to choose, with the resulting competition then breeding excellence. If public schools want to retain students, they should improve—just like any other institution in a free market.
And let’s talk about fairness. Some ESA programs are income-targeted, meaning only low-income families qualify. Regardless of whether or not the intention is noble, the execution is flawed. Universal ESAs—available to every family, regardless of income—are the only way to ensure the kind of equity that matters. After all, who is the government to decide which families are “deserving” of school choice and which are not? Every child deserves access to the best possible education, no matter their zip code or tax bracket.
Beyond fairness, universal ESAs eliminate the unnecessary bureaucracy that comes with income verification. Anyone who has dealt with government paperwork knows the inefficiencies and headaches involved. Universal ESAs are cleaner, simpler, and more efficient—exactly what parents need when navigating an already complex education landscape.
ESAs—and in particular, universal ESAs—offer parents the ability to escape a failing system and design an education that works for their child. Parents, not government bureaucrats, should be in control of their children’s future. And with 71% of voters supporting school choice, it’s time for lawmakers to listen and act. The education of America’s children is too important to leave to an outdated, ineffective system. It’s time to put parents back in charge.
Education freedom isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.