School Choice

Allowing Parents to Choose their Children's Schools

In virtually every country in the world, parents are able to exercise some choice regarding their children's schooling. Their options include choice among publicly-funded programs and schools (including charter schools), independent (private) schools, and home schools. Some jurisdictions offer much more choice than others: for example, Alberta offers the most choice in Canada, followed by British Columbia and Quebec. The Atlantic provinces offer the least amount of choice.

There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding school choice and, in some cases, politicians have been guided by incorrect beliefs when making important decisions about school funding and other policies related to school choice. The links below lead to authoritative information that provides an excellent basis for good decision-making about school choice.

School Choice Mythbusters
Tax Credit Mythbusters
Should there be Charter Schools?
How to Start an Independent School
Choosing School Choice