National School Choice Awareness Foundation Honors Robert Enlow,Cheryl Tusken, and Black Alabamians for Education
A moment of gratitude and recognition in Carlsbad, California: BA4E Founder and Executive Director Neonta Williams accepts the 2026 Impact Award from the National School Choice Awareness Foundation.
Our Work
Convening
Systemic change happens when communities gather, exchange knowledge, and organize in one room. Our flagship symposiums and statewide convenings bring together hundreds of parents, students, civic partners, and renowned national keynote speakers to share lived experiences, demand equitable funding, and turn collective voice into organized educational power across Alabama.
Join the MovementChoice
Every child is inherently gifted, and every family deserves an educational environment that meets their student's unique needs and aspirations. We help parents cut through confusing terminology to understand and navigate the full landscape of educational pathways, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, private education through the CHOOSE Act, microschools, and homeschool networks.
Explore Your Options
Next Level Leaders
Meaningful educational change requires community-wide investment across every sector and zip code. The Next Level Leaders (NLL) Fellowship convenes professionals, civic leaders, and grassroots advocates from diverse fields for rigorous policy study, local and national school site visits, and community organizing, preparing a dedicated coalition to reshape Alabama’s education landscape.
Apply for the Next CohortPrograms & Parent Power
Real advocacy begins with access to clear, uncompromised information. Through initiatives like our Parent Advocacy Leaders (PALs) training and hands-on Parent Empowerment Sessions, we equip families with practical tools to understand school accountability, evaluate academic quality, build effective teacher partnerships, and confidently champion their children from kindergarten through graduation.
Build Your Power
The Advocates Chair
Hosted by Founder and Executive Director Neonta Williams, The Advocate’s Chair brings education policy straight to the kitchen table. Each episode dives into honest, unfiltered conversations with parents, educators, and community leaders about what is truly happening in Alabama schools, breaking down complex legislation into practical takeaways that families can use to advocate for their children.
Pull Up a Chair
Your Story Matters. Your Voice is Power.
At Black Alabamians for Education (BA4E), we believe that the most powerful force for change is you—the parent navigating school systems, the student seeking better, the grandparent asking hard questions, the advocate pushing for equity.
Whether it’s a moment of triumph, a challenge you’ve overcome, or a call for change, your experience matters. When we share our stories, we shine light on the real issues—and the real power—within our communities.
Have you faced barriers navigating Alabama’s education system? Has your family found success through school choice, advocacy, or community support? Have you been impacted by BA4E’s work or events like the Parent Symposium?
We want to hear from you. Your voice helps us shape better policy, push for equity, and inspire action across the state.
Share your story today—and be part of a movement that centers families and shapes futures.
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