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| https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/scott-debunks-school-choice-myths/ | Scott Debunks School Choice Myths | 2021-08-19 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | Senate | SC | Tim Scott | S001184 | www.scott.senate.gov | timscott | https://www.scott.senate.gov/media-center/press-releases/jsf/jet-engine:press-list | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following video debunking common misconceptions about charter schools and school choice. Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Full Transcript: “We are blessed to live in a nation where, in public education, you can still be creative and innovative. “Every kid doesn’t learn the same. So why not design an education system or a school around the way a child wants to learn? “Charter schools are incredibly successful all across our nation. And here’s the beauty of it all. It can be started by a parent, teacher, businesses, nonprofits… The door is wide open for innovation and creativity in the space of education. “Since 1992, charter schools have been a powerful part of education options for our parents. “Here’s what we know: when a parent has a choice, the kid has a better chance. “And out of the top 100 highest-performing schools in America, charter schools represent about 21%. Out of all the schools in America, charter schools are around 12%. “And the beauty of charter schools is they are more diverse than most public schools. One-third of all the kids in charter schools are Hispanic. Right around one out of four are African Americans. “Charter schools are more diverse, higher-performing, and frankly, bring innovation into the workspace. That’s great news for our kids, great news for our nation, and really good news for their future.” Background: Senator Scott has been a champion of school choice and empowering families — not government — to make the best decisions for their children’s education. Recently, Senator Scott: Introduced the School Choice Now Act; Introduced a Senate resolution celebrating School Choice Week in January; Introduced a Senate resolution celebrating National Charter Schools Week in May; Defended charter schools against President Biden’s nominee for education secretary; and Held a discussion on the future of school choice with former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |