Sen. Mike Lee has introduced legislation that would increase tax exemptions for states adopting school choice programs. When he introduced
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The Death of Government Schools is a Myth
In a surprisingly objective article, Michael J. Petrilli examines the claim that school choice programs will kill government schools. Petrilli,
An Insufficient Supply isn’t an Argument
The Texas Tribune reports that private schools across the state are making expansion plans with the prospect of the legislature
Parents are Taxpayers Too
Critics of school choice programs often argue that taxpayer money shouldn’t be used for private schooling. Such arguments evade the
When One Drops Context
An editorial in the school paper for the University of Texas at Arlington provides an interesting example of the types
Choice for Those Who Want It
The critics of school choice programs often point out that most parents are satisfied with their local government school. Most
“Parents’ Rights” and Wrongs
When rights are ascribed to groups, conflicts necessarily result when non-members of the favored group become victims of the alleged
The Negation of Choice
Stacy Davis Gates, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union, is being criticized for enrolling her son in a private