Whether you call it a voucher or a scholarship or a savings account, the result is the same—publicly-subsidized private schools. 

Funneling $50 billion in public funds each year to dole out scholarships for the few while waging a multi-step campaign against public schools is not about choice. Ninety percent of parents choose public schools, which serve students from all backgrounds and all abilities. The only ones with choice in this scheme are the private school admissions offices allowed to pick and choose who to admit and privately-run organizations allowed to choose where to send the money with very little oversight. 

“With states banned from implementing standards or guardrails to ensure public money supports students in need, participation is nothing more than an investment in accelerating segregation and widening opportunities gaps in education.

If the last few years have shown us anything it’s this: elections have consequences. Elections here at home and across the country will have direct impacts on our lives and the lives of those we serve.

This November is about more than just electing candidates that represent our values and share our priorities, though, it’s also our chance to shape the future of our state through nine separate and diverse ballot questions.

There’s a lot at stake. That’s why we’ve put together a voter guide that provides AFT Massachusetts members with everything you need to make a plan to vote and be a resource for others this election season.