D.C's Debate over Vouchers and School Choice

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D.C's Debate over Vouchers and School Choice

Congress may soon move to end funding for the District's controversial five-year experiment with school vouchers. Supporters of the program say that ending vouchers now would leave 1,700 needy children hanging. But critics say the program...

Congress may soon move to end funding for the District's controversial five-year experiment with school vouchers. Supporters of the program say that ending vouchers now would leave 1,700 needy children hanging. But critics say the program has yet to show real results. Join Kojo as we explore the contested politics of vouchers.

Guests

Erik Robelen

Assistant Editor, Education Week

Virginia Walden Ford

Executive Director, DC Parents for School Choice

Margot Berkey

Director, Parents United for the D.C. Public Schools

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