Post by pavel on Apr 28, 2016 11:45:29 GMT -6
Teacher unions reject criticism of John Bel Edwards’ voucher stance, say 'right-wing billionaires' linked to ads
Two teacher unions allied with Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday morning criticism of the governor’s proposed cuts in state aid for vouchers is dishonest.
The criticism was made in a prepared statement by the Louisiana Federation of Teachers and the Louisiana Association of Educators.
They were responding to the launch of a statewide TV campaign this week that accuses Edwards’ of lying to voters when he said he would not slash state aid to vouchers.
Vouchers are payments to low-income families, mostly minorities, whose children attend troubled public schools.
Read more: theadvocate.com/news/15627064-176/teacher-unions-blast-criticism-of-edwards-voucher-stance
Two teacher unions allied with Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday morning criticism of the governor’s proposed cuts in state aid for vouchers is dishonest.
The criticism was made in a prepared statement by the Louisiana Federation of Teachers and the Louisiana Association of Educators.
They were responding to the launch of a statewide TV campaign this week that accuses Edwards’ of lying to voters when he said he would not slash state aid to vouchers.
Vouchers are payments to low-income families, mostly minorities, whose children attend troubled public schools.
Read more: theadvocate.com/news/15627064-176/teacher-unions-blast-criticism-of-edwards-voucher-stance