Think school choice mainly benefits rich families? Think again

February 21 2024- The article argues that the common opposition to school choice, claiming it primarily benefits affluent families, overlooks the advantages it provides to lower-income students. The seven highlighted benefits include increased access to quality education, empowerment for parents to choose suitable schools, an escape from underperforming schools in disadvantaged areas, customized learning environments, potential for improved educational outcomes, promotion of competition and innovation among schools, and the potential to break the cycle of educational inequality by offering better opportunities to students from lower-income families. The author asserts that school choice can be a valuable tool in addressing educational disparities