Opinion: Education Savings Accounts give important choices to families
Collierville Elementary School fourth grader teacher Katie Freeman (middle) speaks to her students on the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.(Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Kyle Slatery
Kyle Slatery works directly with families and schools in his role consulting with American Federation for Children-Tennessee.
John Patton
John Patton serves as the State Director for American Federation for Children-Tennessee.
Eligible families now have the choice to use an ESA – also known as a voucher – to attend private schools and get extra help for their children.
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