School Choice Ohio

🚗☕ Stop #3 on today's journey brought Ann Riddle to Solomon Lutheran School in Woodville!

Ann enjoyed spending time with Principal Natalie Schiets and learning more about the school's commitment to serving students and families in their community. Visits like these are a great reminder of the dedicated leaders who work each day to provide students with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.

Thank you to Solomon Lutheran School for the warm welcome and for all you do for Ohio families. We appreciate the opportunity to connect and hear your story!

Ohio lawmakers are once again calling for more “accountability” in private schools that participate in Ohio’s scholarship programs. But what does accountability really mean? And are private schools already subject to oversight and regulations that many people don't know about?

In the latest installment of our Help Me Understand series, we take a closer look at the debate surrounding Ohio Senate Bill 443, the push for “apples-to-apples” comparisons between public and private schools, and the facts behind the headlines.

Before you pick a side, make sure you understand the full picture.

Read more:

Accountability in Ohio's private schools Answering questions about current accountability in Ohio's private schools in light of recently introduced SB443

🎓 Meet Londen Smith from Lima Central Catholic High School — a finalist in our 2026 Essay Scholarship Contest!

In her essay, Londen reflects on how the support she received through her educational journey helped her grow, succeed, and prepare for the future.

Her story is a reminder that the right educational fit can make all the difference for students.

📚 Read Londen’s essay:
https://scohio.org/2026/05/18/from-support-to-success-londens-story-at-lima-central-catholic-high-school/

We are thankful Ohio students have options!

EdChoice Director of National Research, Mike McShane, penned a letter in the Wall Street Journal addressing the benefits of school choice for low-income students. Choice programs open doors to students who may not have otherwise been able to access a life-changing education.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/school-choice-benefits-low-income-families-37bb8381

🎓✨ To the incredible Class of 2026 — your future is bright, and the possibilities are endless.

As you turn the page to your next chapter, remember this: the world needs your ideas, your passion, your kindness, and your courage. You have already overcome challenges, grown in ways you may not even realize, and built a foundation for something extraordinary.

“Go forth and set the world on fire.” 🔥

Dream boldly. Lead with purpose. Be brave enough to chase what inspires you and compassionate enough to lift others along the way. We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish.

🎉 Congratulations, Class of 2026 — your story is just beginning!