DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Gov. Kay Ivey continued recognizing School Choice Week on Wednesday by highlighting a Dothan family using Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings account program.
Michael and Kieu Tran use the program to help fund private education for their two daughters, McKenzie “Kenzie,” a third grader, and Kylee, a second grader. Both attend Northside Methodist Academy in DOTHAN.
Ivey said the CHOOSE Act is designed to give families more flexibility in selecting the educational environment that best fits their children’s needs.
“With the help of the CHOOSE Act, McKenzie and Kylee are not only learning — they are thriving in an environment that helps them reach their full potential,” Ivey said in a statement.
The Tran family said they were looking for a smaller, more personalized school setting that would allow their daughters to receive focused instruction and build strong relationships with teachers and classmates.
Michael and Kieu Tran encouraged other Alabama parents to consider applying for the program, saying families should take advantage of opportunities that support their children’s education.
Since changing schools, the parents said they have seen improvements in both girls’ academic progress and classroom engagement.
The CHOOSE Act supports tens of thousands of Alabama families statewide. In recent weeks, Ivey has also highlighted participating families in Mobile, Camden, Birmingham, Montgomery and DOTHAN, and plans to continue showcasing families impacted by the program.
For applications and more information about the CHOOSE Act, visit chooseact.alabama.gov.
