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Stossel’s 20/20 School Choice Critique Draws Local Payoff
ABC correspondent John Stossel spoke at Columbia about South Carolina’s schools and the 20/20 segment Stupid in America, which advocates say highlights failures and boosts school choice efforts. Gov. Mark Sanford attended, noting ranking low on standardized tests as he discussed private schooling. Critics called the report biased while supporters said it spurred needed reforms and competition in public education.
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