Opinion: Don’t look now, but Californians are West Virginia dreamin’
Nearly six decades ago, The Mamas & The Papas released their hit single “California Dreamin’” and idealized the Sunshine State for the masses. In the decades since, the Golden State remained a romanticized sliver of America where millions flocked for a better life.
History isn’t static. Places that were once doing well can decline, while past stragglers can find new momentum and rise. West Virginia is a case in point for the latter. How the tides have turned. Fast forward to 2023, and more people are moving to West Virginia than moving out. Not only is West Virginia one of America’s most affordable states, but it is also now one of the most attractive, even beating out competitors like Florida and Texas in the latest “Opportunity” ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
In 2021, West Virginia passed the most expansive and inclusive school choice program in the country, strengthening its education system by prioritizing educational opportunity. The state’s “Hope Scholarship” now provides parents with Education Savings Accounts that they can use to pay for a wide range of options for their children. The ESA amounts to over $4,000 a year that parents can spend on private school tuition, special needs therapy, transportation, and other expenses.
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