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“School Choice”

How Perception, Experience, and Messaging Shape Public Confidence in K–12 Education

Policy alone doesn’t build lasting support for school choice. Perception, experience, and clear communication do.

Our latest Sachs Media white paper, based on original nationwide survey data, reveals that people who perceive meaningful school choice in their state are three times more likely to be satisfied with their education system.

For advocacy organizations and policy leaders, the takeaway is simple: stronger messaging and storytelling are essential to make reform stick.

KEY INSIGHTS

  • Satisfaction jumps from 22% to 67% when people believe choice exists
  • Awareness gaps weaken even strong policies
  • Real family experiences are more persuasive than ideology
  • Empowerment-focused, bipartisan messaging builds durable coalitions

WHO SHOULD READ THIS

Education advocates, associations, nonprofits, think tanks, and public affairs leaders working to advance and sustain school choice.

TURN RESEARCH INTO RESULTS.

Download the free white paper and strengthen your advocacy and communications strategy.