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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

South Carolina: The Hoax of School Choice | Diane Ravitch's blog

South Carolina: The Hoax of School Choice | Diane Ravitch's blog

South Carolina: The Hoax of School Choice



Jen Gibson, who lives in Charleston, writes about how school choice will drain resources from underfunded public schools while not providing access to better schools or better education:
Normally this time of year, my son and I are on the hunt for new shoes and the perfect pencil pouch. This year, we are struggling with masks and stocking up on hand sanitizer.
Like most parents, our family is wrestling with decisions about our work schedules, our vulnerable parents, and our child’s academic and social needs. All of our energy is focused on supporting students, teachers and our community during this unprecedented crisis.
That is why I was shocked and saddened when U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-Daniel Island, took advantage of this crisis to declare war on our public schools with their coordinated CONTINUE READING: South Carolina: The Hoax of School Choice | Diane Ravitch's blog