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Public Education, Private Profit? North Carolina Set To Expand Controversial Voucher Program

July 24, 2013 Written by admin

“But public school advocates argue that the voucher program and privatization of the public school system won’t have the positive impact on student achievement that voucher program advocates predict.

Groups such as the Public Schools First NC stress that ‘the best investments for our children, our communities and North Carolina’s future is a strong, well-funded local public school system.’

The group’s statements echo that of the National Parent Teacher Association, which says that ‘public education provides a common experience for building and maintaining a commitment to the basic values of a democratic system of government. A strong public education system is vital to America’s well-being.’”

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