Stop Vouchers in DC

[proud2BlibKansan]

The U.S. Senate is voting TODAY on an amendment to reauthorize the Washington, D.C., private school voucher program.

Call 866/327-8670 today and ask your senator to Vote "NO" on the Lieberman (I-CT) Amendment to reauthorize the Washington, D.C., private-school voucher program.

The Lieberman Amendment seeks to extend an experimental voucher pilot that expired in 2008.

There is clear evidence that shows the private-school voucher program should not be reauthorized:

* The D.C. voucher program has proven to be flawed and ineffective, and there is no justification for continuing it for any new students.

* Several federal reports have documented the problems with the program and its lack of effectiveness, particularly in raising student achievement.

* Voucher students were less likely to have access to important services such as programs for English language learners, programs for students with learning problems, counselors, tutors and after-school programs.

Call toll free today: 866/327-8670!
Urge your senator to vote "no" on the Lieberman Amendment.

We have an opportunity in the District of Columbia to make a real difference in the city's public schools. Resources and attention should be focused on providing quality education for all kids, NOT on private-school vouchers for just a select few.

In unity,
The AFT

[jody]

1. Do you have links to "The D.C. voucher program has proven to be flawed and ineffective"? n/t

[proud2BlibKansan]

3. This is an email from AFT

I would imagine you could get more info on their website.

However, I can't imagine why this would be questioned. Voucher programs are just giveaways that take money from kids in traditional public schools.

[jody]

4. Thanks. n/t

[jody]

5. AFT VOUCHER FACT SHEET cites credible studies finding no difference between public schools and

private schools accepting vouchers.

http://archive.aft.org/topics/vouchers/downloads/VoucherFactSheet.pdf

[proud2BlibKansan]

6. In Cleveland

The OP is about vouchers in DC.

[jody]

7. Good point. I could not find a credible report supporting or rejecting vouchers in DC but my search

was very superficial.

[FBaggins]

2. Is this a West Wing episode? n/t