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Keep public money in public schools: End EdChoice vouchers

Posted on 09/12/24 by Elena Reim (she/her) in Education & Training

By Elena Reim, Upper Arlington HS Class of 2021 I attended Upper Arlington's public schools for 13 years beginning in kindergarten, following my older brother and leaving a trail of younger siblings, the last of whom will graduate in 2028. Our family moved to UA primarily for the school system. The district offers fully funded music and arts education, global language programs starting in middle school, special education support, and rigorous academics. My siblings and I are lucky to have such great schools. But when it comes to public education, luck should not be a factor. Every student — regardless of... read more