New from my amazing colleague @pbshoemaker.bsky.social: Ignoring the issues rural students face while diverting public funds to private schools will not strengthen education. Policymakers must focus on adequately funding + supporting rural public schools.
www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
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How the School Choice Agenda Harms Rural Students
As proponents of private school voucher programs continue to push for expansion, it is important to highlight the harms these programs can have on rural communities.