Ihave been a teacher and an administrator in both district and private schools, and I know families need options when it comes to their children’s education. In Florida, families and educators alike are embracing a wide variety of choices at a historic rate.

According to recently released 2023-24 data from the Florida Department of Education, more than half of the state’s 3.5 million K-12 students are utilizing an educational environment other than their assigned district school. This includes private schools, charter schools, virtual schools and homeschooling, but also choice options within districts such as magnet schools, career academies, or open enrollment to attend a traditional school outside their neighborhood.

This is exciting news, demonstrating not only the popularity of educa

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