NSBA Advocacy Tools on Vouchers

Additional Resources

Study: Public schools outperform private schools in student achievement
A recent study turns conventional wisdom on its head about public school versus private school achievement.

NSBA's Voucher Strategy Center reviews new report on D.C. voucher program
Report finds federally funded program not meeting stated goals in year one.

The Trouble with Vouchers
We look at some of the problems with private school vouchers. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

Setting the Record Straight
We debunk 10 persistent voucher myths. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

Vouchers via the tax code - A look at tuition tax subsidies
We look at the rise of tuition tax subsidies as an offshoot of the voucher movement. Includes info on existing tuition tax subsidy programs and talking points. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

NSBA national poll on school vouchers
The executive summary and results of our 2001 national poll on school vouchers. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

Comments on vouchers from surprising sources
Includes some eye opening quotes about school vouchers. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

The Voters' Choice -- History of State Referenda on Vouchers and Tuition Tax Credits
When asked, the people always say 'No' to vouchers. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.

Voucher Press Kit
NSBA produced this extensive press kit on vouchers in advance of the 2002 Supreme Court decision on school vouchers.

Point/Counterpoint: Is the Time Right for Vouchers? (University Council for Educational Administration Review, Winter 2006) [pdf file]
Marc Egan, Director of NSBA's Voucher Strategy Center, offers the counter-point to University of Houston professor Richard Fossey's promotion of school vouchers in the Winter 2006 edition of the UCEA Review. The columns begin on page 12.

Scrap voucher plan, fully fund No Child law (USA TODAY, 8-22-06)
NSBA President Jane Gallucci's letter to the editor of USA TODAY in response to an op-ed by the Secretary of Education promoting a national voucher proposal.

School voucher debate on The Diane Rehm Show
NSBA participates in a 2003 debate over school vouchers on the Diane Rehm Show.

Judgment Day for School Vouchers
Transcript of 2002 Pew Forum discussion about the U.S. Supreme Court decision on school vouchers; includes representation by NSBA.