How Choice Saved a Declining Rust Belt Public School

In Northwest Indiana, competition through open enrollment benefits students and their families. Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. The case against school choice has been around for years. When children leave a school in decline, the state’s money follows them, but overhead costs for things like building maintenance and busing remain, further straining resources. Certain types of students end up stuck in their home school districts because private schools can be selective. Want to see more of The Dispatch in Google search? Add Us as a Preferred Source Robert Ordway is a government affairs professional and 2003 graduate of River Forest High School. He writes about politics, culture, and the realignment of the Rust Belt. More We Think You’d Like