Only 22 percent of Missouri ACT test-takers scored “college-ready” in 2016, so it’s clear that we have a problem. That’s why Missouri should look at new ways to reform its education system. One solution could be education savings accounts (ESAs). ESA’s are flexible-use savings accounts used solely for education purposes such as school supplies, tutoring, or even private school tuition. Shouldn’t parents have the flexibility to decide what’s best for their kids?
Education Savings Accounts: A Path To Student Success
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About the Author
James V. Shuls
James V. Shuls is a Senior Fellow at the Show-Me Institute and Head of the Education Liberty Branch of the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University. His work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Phi Delta Kappan, Social Science Quarterly, Education Week, The...
