January 2025 Survey of Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Parents

More than half (59%) of U.S. parents who identify as Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) indicated that they considered new schools for at least one of the children in their household last year, according to a new survey released by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF).  The survey, of 585 AAPI parents, paints a […]

2022 in School Choice Awareness

2022 has been a huge year for families around the country, many of whom have new or more accessible education options in their states.

Hispanic Families Are Accessing K-12 School Choice Options in Record Numbers; New Program Launches Providing School Information to Parents in Spanish

Conoce tus Opciones Escolares will be a hub of unbiased information about the district, charter, magnet, private, online, and home education options available for their children. MIAMI, FL – An unprecedented volume of guides, videos, tips, and resources in Spanish is now available for Hispanic parents who want to explore the K-12 school choice options […]

What Carson vs. Makin means in Maine (and elsewhere)

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Attributable to: Shelby Doyle, Vice President, Public Awareness, National School Choice Awareness Foundation In short: The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Carson v. Makin has the potential to expand school choice options. But families in Maine, where the case originated, must first wait for additional information from the state about the future of the state’s […]

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.