r. Kingsbury researches and publishes full time on educational freedom. His areas of interest center on the effects of policy on school choice options, virtual schooling, among other related topics. Ian's work is animated by the belief that school choice should be parent-centered and not held captive to the priorities of technocrats, philanthropists, or others who claim to know what is best for other people's children. Prior to joining EFI, Ian worked with Stride, Inc. and the Empire Center where he was fellow for education policy. Dr. Kingsbury received his PhD from the University of Arkansas where he studied Education Policy. Before joining the Empire Center, he was a postdoctoral fellow at The Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Kingsbury received his Master of Arts from the Teachers College of Columbia University in Education Policy and Social Analysis. He received his bachelor’s degree in Government and History from The College of William and Mary.