NSBA Advocacy Tools on Vouchers
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Resources
- Study: Public schools outperform private schools in student achievement
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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
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Report finds federally funded program not meeting stated goals in year one.
- The Trouble with Vouchers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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When asked, the people always say 'No' to vouchers. Note: this is from NSBA's recent publication on vouchers.
- Voucher Press Kit
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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.