Analyzing the recent education measures approved by voters and their implications for schools and communities.
Voters across the nation decided on measures impacting K-12 school choice, funding, testing, and school boards.
Donald Trump, champion of eliminating the Department of Education and cutting K-12 funding, is returning to the White House. But last night’s presidential election wasn’t the only thing on the ballot that could impact K-12 schools and the educational futures of Black students.
State-level decisions about school choice, standardized testing, school boards, and school funding were also put before voters.
School Choice
School choice, a controversial policy that allows parents to use public tax dollars to send their child to charter, private, or religious schools, was on the ballot in several states. In Colorado, Amendment 80, which would have made school choice a constitutional right, is on pace to be rejected by voters. Similarly, Kentucky’s Amendment 2, which aimed to amend the state constitution to allow public funding for private education, did not pass. However, Nebraska’s Referendum 435, aiming to repeal a law providing public funds for private school tuition, was approved and will likely help preserve resources for Black students who predominantly attend public schools.
Keywords: Education ballot, Election outcomes, School funding, Educational policy, Voter decisions
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