January 2025 Survey of Hispanic and Latino Parents

Hispanic and Latino parents know that a quality, effective education is the surest path to their children achieving their own American dreams. That is just one of the reasons that, according to a recent survey of 502 Hispanic and Latino parents of school-aged children in the United States, more than 63% said that they considered, […]

Satisfied but Striving for More: Hispanic Parents and K-12 School Choice

Hispanic parents are largely satisfied with the quality of their children’s K–12 schools but remain open to exercising their K–12 school choice options. According to a census-balanced survey of 461 Hispanic and Latino parents conducted September 6-7 by Conoce tus Opciones Escolares, a majority of Hispanic families want more information about the education options available […]

ESL/ELL Ultimate Guide in Spanish

The enrollment of English Learners (EL’s) in the country’s public schools exceeds 5 million, and this number has been consistently rising. This rapid student population expansion means that schools, and classrooms, are increasingly a combination of cultural backgrounds and linguistic abilities, enriching the educational landscape for every EL and others alike. Unsurprisingly, most English learners in […]

Exploring Special Education in Spanish

Hispanic parents, like all parents, have many questions and concerns when navigating the K-12 education system. Through our work via opcionesescolares.com, we get to see what parents are most frequently Googling, as well as what they reach out to our team on WhatsApp for help with directly. Over the last year, one of the top […]

Together, We Can Help Spanish-Speakers Navigate School Choice (in just two clicks)

School choice options in Spanish

The National School Choice Awareness Foundation launched Conoce tus Opciones Escolares to provide Spanish-speaking families with simple, practical, always up-to-date, and objective information about K-12 education and school choice in Spanish!  Our mission is to spread the word about all school choice options, so families know all the opportunities available and all children can access effective […]

Alissa Jacques Saint-Pierre

Navigation Partnerships Manager

Alissa Jacques Saint-Pierre is the Navigation Partnerships Manager at the National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF), where she builds partnerships that help families navigate their K-12 education options with clarity and confidence.

Over the past decade, she has worked as a classroom teacher, policy researcher, and strategic communicator, bringing a unique perspective on how families experience school choice. She is committed to creating student-centered systems that ensure young people are placed in schools where they feel safe, supported, and set-up for success.

In addition to her role at NSCAF, Alissa serves as the Board Chair of the National Association of Black Microschool Leaders (NABML) and on the Junior Board of Advocates for Children of New York.