Memphis reading results prove that kids need ESAs now
Guest Columnist
Justin Owen
Justin Owen is president and CEO of the Beacon Center, a nonprofit, public-policy think tank based in Nashville.
Next fall, thousands of Memphis children will qualify to participate in the new Education Savings Accounts (ESA) Program. They can receive about $7,300 in the account, which can be used for tuition at private schools, tutoring, textbooks, school uniforms and computers.
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