Education as politics
Mitch Daniels signals that it'll be a top issue in Indiana in 2011:
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mitch Daniels said Wednesday he will ask lawmakers to approve an education voucher system that would let low-income students use state money to help pay for private school tuition.
Daniels provided few details about his proposal — including income levels at which families would qualify or the amount they could receive — but said it will be part of his larger education agenda for the 2011 session. ...
“We must give all students — regardless of their zip code, regardless of how much money their parents make, regardless of their race —