A report on Arizona's new universal school voucher program refutes many proponents' claims about these programs.
Since @GovStitt and @ryanmwalters are pushing for a similar plan in Oklahoma, let's take a look #okleg #oklaed 1/
Since @GovStitt and @ryanmwalters are pushing for a similar plan in Oklahoma, let's take a look #okleg #oklaed 1/
You've heard folks say vouchers help students escape failing schools, right?
Of the 31,750 students who applied, 96.5% of them live in a zip code with a school that's not rated D or F. The wealthy zip codes didn't even have any D or F schools. 2/
Of the 31,750 students who applied, 96.5% of them live in a zip code with a school that's not rated D or F. The wealthy zip codes didn't even have any D or F schools. 2/
And 80% of Arizona voucher applicants are not in public school. They are already in private schools, being homeschooled, or just starting school. 3/
Lastly, the cost. When the measure passed, the Arizona legislature estimated it would cost $33.4m. Now, it's estimated to cost $180m in the first year.
Full report: grandcanyoninstitute.org/wp-content/upl…
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Full report: grandcanyoninstitute.org/wp-content/upl…
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