The Double Burden of School Choice

April 23, 2025 | By Huriya Jabbar, Hanora Tracy, Emily Germain, Sarah Lenhoff, Jacob Alonso, Shira Haderlein

This study examines how the administrative demands of school choice—such as researching options, navigating systems, and completing applications—create obstacles for families. Drawing on interviews and focus groups with parents in Louisiana, Colorado, and Michigan, the researchers highlight the psychological toll of these processes.