Myths vs. Facts

There are many misconceptions about parental school choice; however, separate the myths from the facts and several truths are realized. Take the following information, for example:

In North Carolina, when low-income parents were provided the opportunity to apply for a scholarship from a privately-funded program in Charlotte, more than 6,000 parents applied. However, only 400 scholarships were available, creating 25 times more demand than availability.