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1. The Voucher Debate: Should Public Money Follow Kids to Private Schools?

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Saks, Judith Brody

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A key public policy question regarding educational vouchers is: Who has the right to spend the huge sums of money involved--those who provide public education, or the students who "consume" it? Describes the Milwaukee and the Cleveland programs, the legal challenges in which they are involved, and the supporters and opponents of voucher plans. A sidebar examines conflicting research about vouchers. (LMI)

Published
1997

2. Cereal Killers.

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Saks, Judith Brody

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Advocates of the federally subsidized school breakfast program see a strong link between nutrition and learning. However, some opponents believe that the breakfast program is an intrusion into family life and is not cost-effective for a school district. School board members on both sides of the issue discuss the reasons for their stand. (MLF)

Published
1995

3. Successful School Lobbying.

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Saks, Judith Brody

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School board members can influence legislation by conveying accurate information, building coalitions and grassroots support, and understanding legislators and their political climate. Offers suggestions from experts on how to lobby more effectively. Lists seven resources, and contains a brief glossary of legislative terms and a brief primer of the legislative process. (MLF)

Published
1993

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