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Author(s): Tyre, Peg
Source:
Scientific American. Aug2017, Vol. 317 Issue 2, p48-53. 6p. 2 Color Photographs, 2 Graphs.

Additional Information
- Subject Terms:
  UNITED States education system; EDUCATIONAL vouchers; FRIEDMAN, Milton, 1912-2006; GOVERNMENT aid to education; INCOME inequality
- Subject Terms:
  UNITED States Report Available
- Abstract:
  The article offers information on the educational vouchers imposed by the U.S. president Donald Trump's administration and discusses its impact on decreased math and reading scores in students. It mentions efforts of educator Milton Friedman to introduce the model of education which involves finance from government through educational vouchers. It also discusses role of vouchers in improving education in the U.S. and reducing income inequity.

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