Democrats, experts call for revocation of school voucher program under adoption by states
Education experts and advocates urged Congress to repeal a national school voucher program during a panel led by Senator Mazie Hirono. Critics argue the program diverts necessary funding from public schools to private institutions. The discussion focused on the potential impact of the program on the national education system.
WASHINGTON — Education experts and advocates on Tuesday urged Congress to repeal an incoming national school voucher program over concerns that it will divert critical funds away from public schools to private institutions. U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono convened a Democratic-led panel to sound the alarm on the sweeping program, which marks a key pillar of […]
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