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Why it's the perfect time for Illinois to embrace school choice

Why it's the perfect time for Illinois to embrace school choice

Update: 2022-12-14
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The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many Illinois parents to the concept and practice of school choice. What is school choice and why has it become such a politicized issue? Nathan Hoffman, director of state policy and legislative strategy for the American Federation for Children, joins us to discuss the benefits of school choice and why Illinois should extend Invest in Kids, a state tax-credit and school-choice scholarship program.

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