On a Mission From God: Inside the Movement to Redirect Billions of Taxpayer Dollars to Private Religious Schools

In a bold move to prioritize educational freedom and parental choice, there's a growing movement to redirect taxpayer dollars towards private, including religious, schooling. Advocates assert that these voucher programs champion the fundamental right of parents to choose the best educational path for their children. By fostering competition, they argue, such initiatives not only uphold religious liberty but also incentivize public schools to improve, ultimately benefiting all students.

In an alarming trend, billions in taxpayer dollars are being siphoned away from public education to fund private, predominantly religious schools. This shift not only undermines the foundation of public schooling but also raises serious concerns about the separation of church and state. Critics argue that these voucher programs divert much-needed resources from public schools, exacerbating educational inequality and privileging religious education at the taxpayer's expense.