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{{#badges:SPN|AEX}}'''EdChoice''' (formerly the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice) is an Indiana-based nonprofit devoted to the privatization of schools through the promotion of an educational voucher system. The right-wing 501(c)3 is an associate member of the [[State Policy Network]] (SPN).<ref> State Policy Network, [https://spn.org/directory/ Directory], organizational website, accessed March 20, 2016.</ref>

'''EdChoice''' (formerly the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice) is an Indiana-based nonprofit devoted to the privatization of schools through the promotion of an educational voucher system. It was founded by right-wing economists [[Milton Friedman]] and Rose Friedman in 1996. [[Milton Friedman]] is regarded as one of the most influential proponents of neo-liberal market economics. According to the organizations organization's website, the foundation's mission is "amplifying the national call for true education reform through [[school choice]]." The organization provides research and marketing services to local and national organizations with similar missions to promote support for promoting the educational voucher system among legislators and the public.<ref>The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice. <ref> Ed Choice, [http://www.edchoice.org/Foundation-Services/What-We-Do.aspx What We Do]. Organizational , organizational website. Accessed , accessed August 15, 2011.</ref>

The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice has worked with the [[American Legislative Exchange Council]] (ALEC), along with the [[Alliance for School Choice]] to develop model legislation to be introduced into state legislatures across the country.<ref>The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice. EdChoice, [http://www.edchoice.org/School-Choice/Model-Legislation.aspx Model Legislation]. Organizational , organizational website. Accessed , accessed August 15, 2011.</ref> The organization was a "Chair" level sponsor of the ALEC Annual Conference in 2016, which equated to $50,000 in 2010,<ref>Nick Surgey, "[http://www.exposedbycmd.org/2016/07/27/exxonmobil-top-sponsor-alec-annual-meeting/ ExxonMobil Top Sponsor at ALEC Annual Meeting]," ''Exposed by CMD'', Center for Media and Democracy, July 27, 2016.</ref> and was one of around 60 organizations represented at the exhibition hall at the ALEC annual meeting in 2011.<ref>American Legislative Exchange Council, "Solutions for the States," 38th Annual Meeting agenda, on file with CMD, August 3-6, 2011</ref> Matthew Ladner, an EdChoice Fellow and [[Koch]] Fellow at the [[Charles Koch Institute]], is the co-author of ALEC's "Report Card on American Education: Ranking State K-12 Performance, Progress, and Reform."<ref> EdChoice, [https://www.edchoice.org/our-team/matthew-ladner-ph-d-senior-fellow/ Matthew Ladner], organizational website, accessed March 20, 2017.</ref>

* William J. Hume, Chairman of the Board, Basic American, Inc. * Fred Reams, Reams Asset Management* Dr. Michael Walker, President, The Fraser Institute Foundation* Virginia Walden Ford, Education Activist* Fred Klipsch, Chair, Hoosier for Quality Education '''Former Board of Directors'''<ref> EdChoice, [http://www.edchoice.org/About-Us/Board-of-Directors.aspx Board of Directors], organizational website, accessed August 15, 2011.</ref>* President Emeritus Gordon St. Angelo, The Foundation for Educational Choice

 * Gordon St. Angelo, President Emeritus* Robert C. Enlow, President & and CEO* Chris AtkinsBrian McGrath, Senior Fiscal Analyst* Dale Buwalda, State Program & Government Vice President of External Relations Director* Paul DiPernaLeslie Hiner, Research DirectorVice President of Programs

* Leslie HinerPaul DiPerna, Vice President of Programs & Research and Innovation* Jennifer Wagner, Vice President of Communications* Jason Bedrick, Director of Policy* Katie Brooks, Marketing Director* Drew Catt, Director of State RelationsResearch and Policy Analysis* Keri HunterMichael Chartier, Special Projects CoordinatorDirector of State Engagement* Mandy L. KettEmory Edwards, Office Outreach Coordinator* Susan L. MeyersEd Failor III, National Media Relations Directorof State Engagement* Shepherd PittmanAbby Hayes, State Marketing & Public Relations DirectorCoordinator* Jeff ReedKeri Hunter, State Programs & Government Relations Directorof Training and Outreach* Patrick L. RussellMandy Kett, Development CoordinatorOffice Manager* Cindy SparksMartin Lueken, Vice President Director of External RelationsFiscal Policy and Analysis* Andrew St. AngeloMichael Shaw, Communications Coordinator/ WebmasterResearch Assistant

* Drew Vessely, Creative Coordinator<ref>The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice. [http://www.edchoice.org/About-Us/Staff.aspx Staff]. Organizational website. Accessed August 15Art Director* Jacob Vinson, 2011.</ref>Production Artist* Veronica Wilson, Donor Relations Manager

* Greg Forster, Senior Friedman Fellow* Brian GottlobMichael Podgursky, Senior Friedman Fellow & Principal* Benjamin Scafidi, PolEcon ResearchFriedman Fellow* Lindsey M. Burke, EdChoice Fellow, [[Heritage Foundation]]* Matthew Ladner, EdChoice Fellow, Senior [[Koch]], Senior Fellow & Vice President of Research, Goldwater at the [[Charles Koch Institute]]* Benjamin ScafidiJohn Merrifield, EdChoice Fellow & Associate Professor* James V. Shuls, Georgia College & State UniversityEdChoice Fellow ==Contact==Employer Identification Number (EIN): 35-1978359 '''EdChoice'''<br>111 Monument Circle, Suite 2650<refbr>The Friedman Foundation for Educational ChoiceIndianapolis, Indiana 46204<br>Phone: (317).681. [http0745<br>Website: https://www.edchoice.org/About-Us<br>Twitter: [https://Fellowstwitter.aspx Fellowscom/edchoice @edchoice]<br>Facebook: https://www. Organizational website. Accessed August 15, 2011facebook.<com/ref>edchoice

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