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Education Savings Accounts: Another Chapter In The School Choice Debate

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A Senate bill proposes allowing parents to use public education funds for alternative educational expenses, from private school tuition to computer equipment. A growing number of states have adopted such measures but not without plenty of debate.  We'll take a look at that discussion here, and around the country. 

GUESTS:

  • Kate Baker - Executive Director of the Children's Scholarship Fund NH, a nonprofit charity scholarship organization.
  • Dan Vallone - Director of Engagement, Reaching Higher NH, an organization that advocates for public schools.
  • Micah Ann Wixom - Policy Analyst for Education Commission of the States. 
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