National Education Reform: School Choice Equals Opportunities For Hispanics

John Benson:

The Latino population is one of many groups affected by a national education reform. One of the most discussed programs is that of school choice, which varies from state to state, and offers families the opportunity to choose a school for their children other than the one assigned by geographic default.

Take for instance in Indiana, where a private-school choice program has more than 9,300 students involved.

"There's a fairly extensive sort of tiered school choice/voucher program in its second year where based on income, kids could qualify for partial or full dollar amounts of what the state would spend on them in their district," Indiana Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs Executive Director Daniel Lopez tells VOXXI. "It could be applied either partially or fully to a private school of their choice."

Lopez said the program can be compared to a similar initiative in Florida, the only difference being the Hoosier State impacts more students. He added that enrollment is growing, which is a result of advocates spreading the world out in the Latino

Posted by Jim Zellmer at January 2, 2013 2:35 AM
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