More than half of all African-Americans now support school vouchers, according to a poll released Jan. 10 by the joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.
That represents an increase of 25 percent from just one year earlier. The study found a similar increase of 27 percent in support for vouchers among white Americans.
For the first time since the group’s polling began, 52 percent of whites polled say they favor school vouchers.
Both blacks and whites surveyed said education is the most important national issue and expressed strong support for both vouchers and increased school spending.
Matthew Glavin, president of the Southeastern Legal Foundation, said, “More parents are beginning to realize how miserable the government-run schools really are.” (EP)
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