On this edition of Your Call, we discuss a Propublica investigation about a nationwide movement that is funneling billions of taxpayer dollars to private religious schools
According to Propublica, in the past few years, school vouchers have become universal in a dozen states, including Florida, Arizona and North Carolina. Proponents are pushing to add Texas, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and others — and, with Donald Trump returning to the White House, they will likely have federal support.
Guests:
Alec MacGillis, award-winning reporter for ProPublica
Resources:
ProPublica: On a Mission From God: Inside the Movement to Redirect Billions of Taxpayer Dollars to Private Religious Schools
The New York Times: Public Funding, Private Education
Economic Policy Institute: How Vouchers Harm Public Schools
The Guardian: Trump’s plans to axe US education department put marginalized students most at risk, experts warn