Opinion: Private school choice isn’t the answer for Tennessee
Dr. Audrey Elion
Dr. Audrey Elion is a youth and education advocate, mental health professional, and chair of the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network Advisory Council.
“We need to continue to focus our efforts on building and strengthening a robust system of public school choice that delivers for all types of learners and families of every background.”
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