News Alert

SCHOOL CHOICE IN THE NEWS

(June 25, 1999) Please direct your attention to the following Washington Post article from Friday June 25 (Under Vouchers, Status Quo Rules: In a Decade, Programs Haven't Improved Public Education or Ruined Its Finances). Despite the abundance of evidence that choice programs are having an impact on school districts, the reporter presents a discouraging picture.

        While we, (and others we’re sure), presented evidence to the contrary, he chose to take the stance of the status quo.

        We obviously have to step up our efforts in reporting choice successes, shed more light on programs around the country that are succeeding, and communicate what that success means to education as a whole.

        Thankfully Ohio restored its choice program, leaving choice advocates out in front. And despite choice opponents, the crack in the dam of resistance is widening.

        We will be keeping an eye on the National Education Association as it convenes its annual meeting next week. No doubt there will be more misinformation issued from that venue.

        Please call us if you have any questions. Have a good weekend. For the latest on school choice developments, visit our Hotline and the School Choice Library.

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