About federal vouchers

Say “Yes” to Public Schools, “No” to Federal School Vouchers

Saying “no” to the federal voucher program is the right move to protect students, families, and communities. Vouchers are unpopular with voters while threatening the stability of our budgets and the strength of our schools. We can’t gamble our future on promises made by an unpopular
and unpredictable administration.

“6 Reasons to Reject Federal Vouchers”
State governors have the power to reject the first national voucher program and prevent a tidal wave of funding to unaccountable private schools.

“4 Things to Know about the Federal Voucher Program”
The Trump voucher scheme is unique in being the first federal program, and in being very deliberately designed to be a Trojan Horse for future voucher expansion.

“The Racist Beginnings of School Vouchers”
From segregation academies to universal “choice,” the hidden history shaping today’s voucher expansion.

“The Price We Pay for Vouchers”
Voucher programs harm public schools and entire communities. Why are some elected leaders forcing
them on us?

“Vouchers Deliver Blow to Rural Schools: ‘They’re taking money from our students.’”
School voucher programs have a proven record of failure and are especially harmful to rural students, families, and communities. ‘Why are we diverting funds from our schools,’ asks an Oklahoma educator, ‘to give free money to families making over $200,000?’