What Is ‘school Choice’—and Will Trump Push For It To Expand?

Janya Sundar, Fast Company
Mon, 01/06/2025 - 8:00am

‘School choice’ has become a rallying cry for many Republicans—and yet voters consistently reject it at the ballot box. Around 10% of students attend private schools in America, and some Republicans want that number to increase.

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