Teachers Unions Spend Big on GOP State Lawmakers

null By John TillmanNov. 30, 2023 6:01 pm ETJournal Editorial Report: His economic advisors have proposed myriad revenue raisers. Images: AP/Getty Images Composite: Mark KellyTen Republican-led states have passed universal school choice since 2021, yet much of the South is lagging. There’s a simple explanation: Many Republican lawmakers are teachers-union allies and likely need to be defeated in primary elections for school choice to pass.Republicans against school choice have largely couched their opposition by asserting that rural areas have few private options and need strong public schools. It’s a flawed argument, since universal school choice would create new private options and spur competition that improves public education. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Sponsored OffersTop Resume: Top Resume Coupon: 10% Off professional resume writingWalmart: Walmart Promo Code - $20 Off Any $50+ OrderGroupon: Cyber Week! Extra

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Teachers Unions Spend Big on GOP State Lawmakers

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John Tillman

Nov. 30, 2023 6:01 pm ET

Journal Editorial Report: His economic advisors have proposed myriad revenue raisers. Images: AP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

Ten Republican-led states have passed universal school choice since 2021, yet much of the South is lagging. There’s a simple explanation: Many Republican lawmakers are teachers-union allies and likely need to be defeated in primary elections for school choice to pass.

Republicans against school choice have largely couched their opposition by asserting that rural areas have few private options and need strong public schools. It’s a flawed argument, since universal school choice would create new private options and spur competition that improves public education.