Education in America is at a crossroads. With Linda McMahon’s confirmation as Secretary of Education on the horizon, the debate over school choice and education reform has never been more urgent.
School Choice is directly and indirectly on the ballot in several states in November. Proponents say school choice expands opportunities and access for disadvantaged students and improves public schools through competition.
Chicago students from low-income families would get the opportunity to attend private schools with help from a scholarship tax credit program.
Billions are being pumped into Baltimore City’s school system, but students’ scores are still not improving. There are 13 high schools with zero students considered proficient in basic math.