The Not-So-Free Market of Texas ‘Education Freedom’
When your school choice menu looks like a billionaire’s wine list and you’re holding a food-stamp voucher.
In Texas’ grand experiment, the only guaranteed lesson is trickle-down arithmetic: subtract from public schools, multiply private perks, and divide the kids by income bracket.
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Addressing concerns over state voucher program — As the state rolls out its private school voucher program under the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, critics continue to warn it may divert funding from public schools and limit who truly benefits.
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