I think there’s a path where the state could still try to set clear rules for SGOs and see if providers will challenge them. It seems that Texas’ separate state ESA program has inspired a lot of child care providers to enter the k-12 sphere. It’s ironic that there are suddenly lots of concern around “fraud” in the child care sector when it’s the most natural place for ESA providers to emerge.
"But you can’t be an accountability hawk for public schools and then turn a blind eye when it comes to private schools receiving government funding. That’s not principled leadership; that’s just hypocrisy."
This has obviously been a key part of the Republican playbook for the past decade. To actively participate on one side of this effort and expecting something different reveals some naivete that I hope you'll reflect on.
I'm aware, yes. But ultimately I decided it's better to do what's right and be consistent in my own approach. The world will be a better place if we pursue common interests and work with people we don't agree with on everything.
I think there’s a path where the state could still try to set clear rules for SGOs and see if providers will challenge them. It seems that Texas’ separate state ESA program has inspired a lot of child care providers to enter the k-12 sphere. It’s ironic that there are suddenly lots of concern around “fraud” in the child care sector when it’s the most natural place for ESA providers to emerge.
"But you can’t be an accountability hawk for public schools and then turn a blind eye when it comes to private schools receiving government funding. That’s not principled leadership; that’s just hypocrisy."
This has obviously been a key part of the Republican playbook for the past decade. To actively participate on one side of this effort and expecting something different reveals some naivete that I hope you'll reflect on.
I'm aware, yes. But ultimately I decided it's better to do what's right and be consistent in my own approach. The world will be a better place if we pursue common interests and work with people we don't agree with on everything.
Prior to/aside from ESAs a lot of the traditional “voucher” programs have or had standardized testing requirements. Indiana’s comes to mind.