How do families decide where their children go to school: public, charter, private, or homeschool? Every choice tells a story about priorities, resources, and access. After nearly 20 years in education as a teacher, instructional coach, and district leader, I’ve seen the incredible dedication of educators, and the challenges students face in different schools.

I want to hear from families, students, educators, administrators, and policymakers: What drives your school decisions? What has worked well ,or not, for your children? Your experiences can help shed light on what really matters when it comes to school choice.

Share your perspective, contact me at learn@inksanityedu.com and join the conversation about what works, what matters, and what still needs to change in education.

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