1. GROWING INCOME DISPARITY IN EDUCATION:
LOOKING AT VOUCHERS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS
 As the US shifts to an information-based economy, the middle
class is shrinking.
 As the disparity in income has widened, so too has the disparity in
achievement between wealthy and poor students.
 Schools must look to increase innovation and competition.
 Parents must be given an equal opportunity to choose the best
educational program for their child.

2. SOLUTIONS
Vouchers
 State-sponsored scholarships for at-need students to attend
private schools.
 Poor students exposed to voucher programs have shown an
increased likelihood to graduate high school and continue their
education.
Charter Schools
 Gives parents and teaches the flexibility to experiment with new
learning styles.
 Competition from charter schools has encouraged traditional
public schools to innovate in order to retain students.