After 40 years of struggle, school choice is now at the center of the debate over school reform in America, and it is of primary importance that the public understand the facts-and avoid the myths-surrounding this issue.

The Mackinac Center has published a three-part primer designed to:

• educate and inform citizens about all aspects of school choice
• equip them to participate in the debate as fully informed members of their communities

The report contains:

• a historical overview of tax-funded schooling
• demonstrates the failure of many popular reforms of the past and present
• explains the various types of school choice
• identifies the barriers to education reform
• dispels myths surrounding school choice
• outlines strategic plans parents and other concerned citizens can follow to advance the cause of greater school choice

The full report can be downloaded at http://www.mackinac.org/archives/2001/s2001-01.pdf.

Below is the table of contents, which outlines the specific chapters in the report.