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Resources NYSUT Special Reports We break down the reasons to oppose the voucher schemes disguised as education tax credits. Q&A: Back-door vouchers disguised as education tax credits 5 reasons to opposed back-door voucher schemes American Federation of Teachers NYSUT's national affiliate offers the following online resources on the voucher movement. The voucher track record (PDF file) The many names of vouchers New studies: public vs. private education Posters Download, print and distribute these posters. Spread the word! Coalition Partners In its fight against back-door voucher schemes, New York State United Teachers is part of a broad coalition that includes: Alliance for Quality Education Campaign for Fiscal Equity Citizen Action of New York Civil Service Employees Association Fiscal Policy Institute National Education Association of New York New York State Association of School Business Officers New York State Council of School Superintendents New York State Educational Conference Board New York State League of Women Voters New York State Parent Teachers Association New York State School Boards Association School Administrators Association of New York State People for the American Way Need more info on voucher schemes? People For the American Way has consistently opposed school vouchers and tuition tax credit programs that divert scarce education funding away from public schools. They offer a wealth of information about vouchers on their Web site, including these topics: Public Opinion on Vouchers A recent poll conducted by National School Boards Association/Zogby International, found that likely voters oppose vouchers 49 percent to 47 percent. But going deeper, nearly half of those who support vouchers would prefer to improve the public schools if given a choice. Private School Vouchers Despite attempts to frequently mislead the public and "sell" vouchers as a panacea for low-income children, the public overwhelmingly supports improving public education over voucher and tuition tax credit programs. Existing Voucher and Tuition Tax-Credit Programs A series of reports examining such programs in key states and cities explores how vouchers and tuition tax credit programs undermine public education, cost taxpayers millions of dollars, disproportionately benefit some families over others, and lack basic academic and fiscal accountability. Follow the Money A listing of the individuals and groups with a close network of allies with the same ideological bent, all of whom work to discredit public education, while promoting practices, strategies and legislation that foster privatization in education. Fact Sheets and Reports Do Vouchers Work? Does the Public Want Vouchers? Are Voucher Programs Accountable to the Public? How Much Do Vouchers Really Cost? And more... A Brief History of Vouchers Interactive timeline requires Flash plug-in.	Point of view "It's the height of hypocrisy to break out a shell game voucher plan that only gives false hope and bogus promises to parents who want a greater investment in public education for their children."- Edward McCormick, New York State Educational Conference Board More voucher threat related quotes Questions and answers Why does New York State United Teachers oppose back-door voucher plans? Who is promoting tuition tax vouchers? What has been the experience of other states? What can you do to help oppose these back-door voucher proposals? Get the answer to these and other frequently asked questions. Take action! ACTION ITEM: Send a letter to your legislator Spread the word Download, print and distribute these flyers.
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