Monday, March 08, 2010

State Legislators in FL (both Dems), debating the voucher program

Here's what John Kirtley, the tireless champion for Florida's disadvantaged children, had to say about these two articles written by state legislators in FL (both Dems), debating the voucher program:

 

To me, these two columns speak volumes about what is happening in Florida. We are truly developing a new definition of public education, one where money follows the child. And Democrats, to their great credit, are not just buying in--they are among the leaders!

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Sizing up school voucher proposal

By Rick Kriseman, Special to the Times

Published Friday, February 19, 2010

http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/dont-diminish-the-value-and-quality-of-our-public-schools/1074564

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Scholarships for poor children are in best tradition of equality of opportunity

By Bill Heller, Special to the Times

Published Friday, February 19, 2010

http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/scholarships-for-poor-children-are-in-best-tradition-of-equality-of/1074557  



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