Opinion: School vouchers undermine public education
Collierville Elementary School fourth grader Lily Jones (middle) raises her hand during the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.(Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
H. Scott Prosterman
H. Scott Prosterman is a native Memphian and a graduate of White Station, Rhodes College and the University of Michigan. He is a writer and communications consultant in Oakland.
These same politicians are also banning books in public schools and libraries are undermining public education under the euphemism of “promoting school choice.”
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