How COVID Learning Loss Fueled the School Choice Movement

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, key primary outcomes and shifting political dynamics have turned six Senate races into toss-ups.FOX News Contributor and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rovejoins to discuss the battleground landscape, from high-stakes contests in Alaska, Texas, and Michigan to the impact of far-left candidates. Karl offers analysis on candidate strategies, voter demographics, and why President Trump’s presence on the campaign trail could impact the Republican Party’s strategy to hold the Senate.
Pandemic-era school closures may be over with, but the damage to American education is still unfolding. Billions of dollars in federal COVID relief wasn’t enough to reverse record learning loss, and now parents have become more critical of where their children are taught.Research Fellow at the Center for Education Policy at the Heritage Foundation Corey DeAngelisjoins the Rundown to break down the state of K-12 education, and why school choice is rapidly expanding.

PLUS, commentary by FOX News contributor Joe Concha.

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