For school choice opponents, the Apocalypse is always on the way.
Check out these quotes from Florida, going back to creation of the state’s first “voucher.”
1999: Vouchers “will kill public education.”
2002: With more vouchers, “public schools in the state will crumble.”
2006: Choice supporters “light fuse to detonate the schools.”
2014: Education savings accounts “will blow the doors off public education.”
2019: A new choice scholarship is “the death sentence for Florida public schools.”
2021: More ESAs will be “the death knell for public education.”
This year, a whopping 30 states are considering choice bills. Two, Kentucky and West Virginia, already passed them.
Thankfully, we’re good. Which is why we put together this 2-minute video:
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Florida has as much choice as any state in America – and not a zombie or alien in sight.
Before you watch, three things:
· More context. Florida’s trend lines are rising even though Florida ranks No. 12 in percentage of low-income students, and No. 42 in per-pupil spending.
· More research. This excellent new study finds Florida leading in choice expansion – and seeing especially strong gains among disadvantaged students.
· More videos. We’re hoping to unveil some other fun, little videos soon. Along with a new “Study Hall” page on the Step Up For Students website.
So, stay tuned.
And with all that sky falling, stay safe.