Ron Mattis
Director of Research and Special Projects at Step Up For Students and contributor to the book, presenting historical work on progressive support for school choice and mid-20th century voucher movements.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 51min
History Makes Clear: School Choice Is Necessary in a Diverse Society
Ron Matus, researcher tracing progressive roots of school choice. Matthew Lee, economist studying religious and demographic influences. Cheryl Fields-Smith, historian of Black education and parental empowerment. They trace long, diverse movements for alternatives to district schools. They discuss religious, racial, and progressive strains, homeschooling diversity, parental control, and COVID’s role in accelerating demand.
