What does school voucher expansion mean for Arizona's future

As his two terms as governor wind down, Doug Ducey crossed off one
of the goals he's had on his list for nearly eight years. He signed
into law House Bill 2853, expanding school vouchers to allow
all parents to use them for private school tuition or other
educational costs. It's being lauded as the biggest
school-choice victory in the nation. Supporters say it will
increase opportunities for Arizona students and families to choose
the education they want without being limited by financial
situations, but critics argue it casts a blind eye to the already
struggling public school system in the state. This week on The
Gaggle, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, host
Ron Hansen is joined by K-12 education reporter Yana Kunichoff to
break down what the law really means for the future of the state
and what it means for Ducey's legacy as governor.  Later in
the show, Darleen Opfer, vice president and director of RAND
Education and Labor, discusses potential obstacles Arizona parents
could still face and where the expanded voucher program places the
state in the national conversation. Learn more about your ad
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