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John Tierney: It is easier to throw some money at a voucher program and say, 'We did our part,' than to really get into the nuts and…

On the recordMay 15, 2012
It is easier to throw some money at a voucher program and say, 'We did our part,' than to really get into the nuts and bolts of what is wrong with the school system here in D.C.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Criticizing the reliance on vouchers instead of addressing systemic issues in D.C. schools.

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