Editorial urges slow, cautious voucher approach in education plan
The piece argues Bush’s education policy is solid but questions school vouchers as too extreme. It favors open enrollment and a middle ground, noting bipartisan support for education and environmental issues. It cites Iowa examples and calls for gradual steps.
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Ted Kennedy
D-Mass
Bush
Chuck Grassley
Iowa
The
Gazette
Congress
Land of
Kevin McCarville
EduCare Learning Center Inc
Cedar Rapids
Regis High School
McCarville
School vouchers urged as key to reform and choice
Eric V. Schlecht argues vouchers shift control from schools and unions to parents and students. He cites rising per pupil spending with stagnating scores, cites polls showing broad support for school choice, and urges Bush administration allies to back a charter like provision despite opposition from education groups.
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Education Syndicate
Capitol Hill
Asisute
Bush
America
Aplicy
Bush voucher plan flaws critique by Martin Carney
Stanford professor Martin Carney argues the Bush education plan relies on flawed incentives and would fail to improve outcomes. He notes limited voucher amounts, religious school funding concerns, weak evidence of private schools outperforming public ones, and reduced public resources while demanding accountability.
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Lane Plugge
Iowa City
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Congress
Martin Carney
Stanford University
The
Economic Policy Institute
Washington
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Sense
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