The private school choice boom leaves behind many kids in public school
Summary
Many families in the U.S. are choosing private schools for their children as states and the federal government offer scholarships to help pay for private education. These scholarships will soon be available to almost half of all American children, including those from wealthy families.Key Facts
- More families are exploring private schools for their children.
- States and the federal government provide taxpayer-funded scholarships for private education.
- About half of all U.S. schoolchildren will soon be eligible for these scholarships.
- Some states offer scholarships regardless of family income, including high-income families.
- The example given is a mother in Texas concerned about her child’s behavior and private school acceptance.
- This trend encourages students to leave public schools for private options.
- The expansion of scholarships is a recent development in education policy.
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