Prof. Cowen is most knowledgeable on this subject, his “go get the money” points here are well-motivated and he thoughtfully anticipates and addresses many counterpoints.
I’m still unconvinced.
I remain concerned about a point he mentions but doesn’t--for me--convincingly address...
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There’s real debate in progressive policy circles about how to handle the fact that public schools and public school families can use the new federal scholarship credit.
For me, it comes down to this: nearly all states will opt in, so go get the money
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Josh Cowen
NEW: a Q&A on the new federal scholarship tax credit.
Public schoolers can use it. School districts can earn revenue.
I’m a voucher critic, but a lot of public school communities will need to do this and I won’t abandon them for the hard, necessary work ahead.
open.substack.com/pub/joshcowe...
Josh Cowen
Public school families and public school districts can benefit from a new national program, and it's important to explain how.
