Voucher advocates say the options are good for families with children who may be struggling in a traditional public school. Many public school teachers have vehemently opposed such efforts, especially as state education funding has dwindled since the Great Recession. Teachers unions have fought back with a “war on teachers” narrative, but school vouchers have gained significant ground. In the middle is an unlikely player: the few charter school teachers who have joined the protest. Karin Cather, an Arizona parent, said diverting money from public schools winds up affecting students like her son, who receives special education services.

Source: National Post April 27, 2018 06:22 UTC