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As vouchers expand, public districts fighting to hold on

Season 2025 Episode 232 | 6m 47s

As states roll out or expand private school voucher programs, many public school districts are trying new ways to recruit families and keep their schools open. In Arizona, the national model for school vouchers, families can get up to $7,500 per child. But critics warn that it diverts critical funding from struggling schools. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post.

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