Advocates for Public Education Policy
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Advocates for Public Education Policy (A4PEP) is a Colorado-based statewide coalition focused on educating the public and policymakers about ways to protect and preserve public education. https://www.a4pep.org/
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A4PEP's "Summit on Reclaiming Education as a Public Good" feautured Diane Ravitch and Jack Schneider along with Colorado panelists. Watch the videos from the conference:
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"The federal voucher tax credit... signals a clear shift in priorities. Instead of fully funding public schools, the federal government is experimenting with privatization — even as classrooms remain under-resourced and students’ needs go unmet."
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Trump’s New Voucher Tax Credit Isn’t About Tax Relief—It’s About The Future Of Public Education
Buried in the One Big Beautiful Bill, a modest tax credit signals a larger shift federally toward school privatization as public schools remain underfunded.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:26 AM
"The federal voucher tax credit... signals a clear shift in priorities. Instead of fully funding public schools, the federal government is experimenting with privatization — even as classrooms remain under-resourced and students’ needs go unmet."
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Colorado's Democratic Governor Polis joins with Trump and Republicans to support VOUCHERS for students to attend private and religious [email protected] @publicedpartners.bsky.social @pfpsorg.bsky.social @derekwblack.bsky.social @joshcowenmi.bsky.social
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Invest in Education Foundation - Empowering Parents. Putting Kids First.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Colorado's Democratic Governor Polis joins with Trump and Republicans to support VOUCHERS for students to attend private and religious [email protected] @publicedpartners.bsky.social @pfpsorg.bsky.social @derekwblack.bsky.social @joshcowenmi.bsky.social
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WATCH this video to see how the Trump administration and their backers are moving to "shrink public school systems by steering taxpayer dollars to private, religious and charter schools, as well as options like homeschooling." @publicedpartners.bsky.social
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Inside the Trump Administration’s Plan to Change Public Education
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January 30, 2026 at 3:31 AM
WATCH this video to see how the Trump administration and their backers are moving to "shrink public school systems by steering taxpayer dollars to private, religious and charter schools, as well as options like homeschooling." @publicedpartners.bsky.social
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The federal voucher program is now law.
The Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program creates 100% tax credits that redirect public resources to private and religious schools…if governors choose to opt in.
Here’s how it works and why it matters:
www.a4pep.org/post/what-is... @publicedpartners.bsky.social
The Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program creates 100% tax credits that redirect public resources to private and religious schools…if governors choose to opt in.
Here’s how it works and why it matters:
www.a4pep.org/post/what-is... @publicedpartners.bsky.social
Federal Voucher Program Explained: What the Voucher Scheme Means for Public Education
A federal voucher program is now federal law. It creates a nationwide system of dollar-for-dollar tax credits that redirect public resources to private and religious schools. Governors must decide whe...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The federal voucher program is now law.
The Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program creates 100% tax credits that redirect public resources to private and religious schools…if governors choose to opt in.
Here’s how it works and why it matters:
www.a4pep.org/post/what-is... @publicedpartners.bsky.social
The Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program creates 100% tax credits that redirect public resources to private and religious schools…if governors choose to opt in.
Here’s how it works and why it matters:
www.a4pep.org/post/what-is... @publicedpartners.bsky.social
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
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"A NEW REPORT makes clear that vouchers are being used to benefit private schools that...benefit some of the wealthiest families in America. Trump’s voucher program will only make a bad situation even worse.”@publicedpartners.bsky.social @npeaction.bsky.social
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NEWS: Sanders Releases New Report Detailing How Trump’s Plan to Privatize Public Education Hurts Students » Senator Bernie Sanders
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today released a new report finding that the Trump administr...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:11 PM
"A NEW REPORT makes clear that vouchers are being used to benefit private schools that...benefit some of the wealthiest families in America. Trump’s voucher program will only make a bad situation even worse.”@publicedpartners.bsky.social @npeaction.bsky.social
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"The school privatization PR stunt is a pet project of the Gleason family and Koch family fortunes." @npeaction.bsky.social @pfpsorg.bsky.social @publicedpartners.bsky.social @ilfps.bsky.social @propublica.org @network4pubed.bsky.social @publiced412.bsky.social
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The Uber Rich Are Funding “National School Choice Week” to Attack Public Schools
The school privatization PR stunt is a pet project of the Gleason family and Koch family fortunes.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:28 AM
"The school privatization PR stunt is a pet project of the Gleason family and Koch family fortunes." @npeaction.bsky.social @pfpsorg.bsky.social @publicedpartners.bsky.social @ilfps.bsky.social @propublica.org @network4pubed.bsky.social @publiced412.bsky.social
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“We believe that as a public good, public dollars should fund public schools,” said Huu Nguyen, a board member at Illinois Families for Public Schools. “School voucher programs that take tax dollars to fund private education are the antithesis of public policy that supports the common good.”
Illinois could soon opt into the first federal school voucher program — an initiative long-championed by private school advocates and religious conservatives — but Gov. JB Pritzker has yet to weigh in.
Public school advocacy groups urge Gov. JB Pritzker to opt out of federal voucher program
Activists called for Gov. JB Pritzker to reject the first federal school voucher program under President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
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January 28, 2026 at 12:50 AM
“We believe that as a public good, public dollars should fund public schools,” said Huu Nguyen, a board member at Illinois Families for Public Schools. “School voucher programs that take tax dollars to fund private education are the antithesis of public policy that supports the common good.”
Trump's federal school voucher program will use tax dollars to pay for private and religious schools. Learn how this scheme will impact public schools. @npeaction.bsky.social @publicedpartners.bsky.social @publiced412.bsky.social @njpec.bsky.social@workingfamiliesco.bsky.social @propublica.org
January 27, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Trump's federal school voucher program will use tax dollars to pay for private and religious schools. Learn how this scheme will impact public schools. @npeaction.bsky.social @publicedpartners.bsky.social @publiced412.bsky.social @njpec.bsky.social@workingfamiliesco.bsky.social @propublica.org
Trump's federal tax credit voucher program is not FREE MONEY like Governor Polis insists.
Watch this expert panel explain how this voucher scheme will harm public school funding and push students to private and religious schools. @joshcowenmi.bsky.social
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Watch this expert panel explain how this voucher scheme will harm public school funding and push students to private and religious schools. @joshcowenmi.bsky.social
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Unpacking the New Federal Voucher Scheme
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January 24, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Trump's federal tax credit voucher program is not FREE MONEY like Governor Polis insists.
Watch this expert panel explain how this voucher scheme will harm public school funding and push students to private and religious schools. @joshcowenmi.bsky.social
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Watch this expert panel explain how this voucher scheme will harm public school funding and push students to private and religious schools. @joshcowenmi.bsky.social
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There is NO "free money" in the federal tax credit voucher program. Tell Governors to NOT opt-in to it. @npeaction.bsky.social @carolburris.bsky.social @network4pubed.bsky.social @coloradonewsline.com @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social @dianeravitch.bsky.social
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January 23, 2026 at 7:14 PM
There is NO "free money" in the federal tax credit voucher program. Tell Governors to NOT opt-in to it. @npeaction.bsky.social @carolburris.bsky.social @network4pubed.bsky.social @coloradonewsline.com @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social @dianeravitch.bsky.social
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Opinion: Take note, Gov. Polis: Coloradans have repeatedly said no to school vouchers
Opinion: Take note, Gov. Polis: Coloradans have repeatedly said no to school vouchers
New federal program is a devil’s bargain and must not override the will of our people.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Opinion: Take note, Gov. Polis: Coloradans have repeatedly said no to school vouchers
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If you believe this money is going to flow to kids who need it, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. #COpol #COleg @colorado.gov @bennet.senate.gov @philweiser.bsky.social
The choice is simple. Policymakers can embrace an opportunity to bring more federal resources into Colorado classrooms or leave those dollars to flow elsewhere.
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EDITORIAL: Cringe and bear it. Polis right to OK federal school tax credits for state - Sentinel Colorado
The choice is simple. Policymakers can embrace an opportunity to bring more federal resources into Colorado classrooms or leave those dollars to flow elsewhere.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
If you believe this money is going to flow to kids who need it, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. #COpol #COleg @colorado.gov @bennet.senate.gov @philweiser.bsky.social
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First of many of my annual reminders to journalists prepping pieces ahead “National School Choice Week” next week.
School Choice Week is an astroturf political outfit funded by DeVos, Gleason and Koch groups to mimic a movement.
It’s not a real thing.
School Choice Week is an astroturf political outfit funded by DeVos, Gleason and Koch groups to mimic a movement.
It’s not a real thing.
January 19, 2026 at 8:28 PM
First of many of my annual reminders to journalists prepping pieces ahead “National School Choice Week” next week.
School Choice Week is an astroturf political outfit funded by DeVos, Gleason and Koch groups to mimic a movement.
It’s not a real thing.
School Choice Week is an astroturf political outfit funded by DeVos, Gleason and Koch groups to mimic a movement.
It’s not a real thing.
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Ohio created America’s biggest school voucher program (a billion bucks!) without asking voters www.cleveland.com/news/2026/01...
Ohio created America’s biggest school voucher program (a billion bucks!) without asking voters
As a significant court challenge continues against Ohio's massive private school funding scheme, Today in Ohio says the issue is so big that it should go to the voters. "This is something that's being...
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January 15, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Ohio created America’s biggest school voucher program (a billion bucks!) without asking voters www.cleveland.com/news/2026/01...
📷 Federal school vouchers were passed by the Republican Congress in July. Governors decide if they will opt-in.
📷 Who really benefits? Who pays the price?
📷 Join 4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21, 6:30pm MT to unpack this tax credit voucher scheme.
📷 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
📷 Who really benefits? Who pays the price?
📷 Join 4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21, 6:30pm MT to unpack this tax credit voucher scheme.
📷 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
January 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM
📷 Federal school vouchers were passed by the Republican Congress in July. Governors decide if they will opt-in.
📷 Who really benefits? Who pays the price?
📷 Join 4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21, 6:30pm MT to unpack this tax credit voucher scheme.
📷 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
📷 Who really benefits? Who pays the price?
📷 Join 4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21, 6:30pm MT to unpack this tax credit voucher scheme.
📷 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
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Report: Charter schools undermining Colorado’s public school system tinyurl.com/4589wmew @mcolorado.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Report: Charter schools undermining Colorado’s public school system tinyurl.com/4589wmew @mcolorado.bsky.social
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Arne Duncan, Obama’s education secretary, promotes the school voucher program in Trump’s “Big Beautiful” Act. Robert Kim of Education Law Firm urges states to opt out. [TN Gov. Lee has already committed to it.] www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/de...
Times Opinion: States should reject federal school voucher scheme | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Government officials and education experts are right to express concerns about recent evidence of declining academic achievement among the students who struggle most. Researchers are exploring potenti...
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December 21, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Arne Duncan, Obama’s education secretary, promotes the school voucher program in Trump’s “Big Beautiful” Act. Robert Kim of Education Law Firm urges states to opt out. [TN Gov. Lee has already committed to it.] www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/de...
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Register now for the @a4pep.bsky.social Jan. 21 webinar, “Unpacking the New Federal Voucher Scheme,” featuring @edlawcenter.bsky.social Patrick Cremin tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
Who wins and who loses under the new federal school voucher plan? Join A4PEP’s expert panel to unpack the scheme and what’s at stake for Colorado.
A sweeping new federal school voucher plan is picking up steam, and raising serious questions. Join A4PEP on January 21st at 6:30 p.m. for a timely panel conversation that goes beyond the talking…
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January 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Register now for the @a4pep.bsky.social Jan. 21 webinar, “Unpacking the New Federal Voucher Scheme,” featuring @edlawcenter.bsky.social Patrick Cremin tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
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WATCH: Under Trump, the Education Department is encouraging an exodus from public schools and rolling back civil rights protections.
What will our democracy look like if public schools are diminished?
ProPublica reporters spent months investigating:
What will our democracy look like if public schools are diminished?
ProPublica reporters spent months investigating:
Inside the Trump Administration’s Plan to Change Public Education
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January 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
WATCH: Under Trump, the Education Department is encouraging an exodus from public schools and rolling back civil rights protections.
What will our democracy look like if public schools are diminished?
ProPublica reporters spent months investigating:
What will our democracy look like if public schools are diminished?
ProPublica reporters spent months investigating:
🚨 School vouchers are now federal law and Colorado must decide whether to opt in.
Who benefits? Who pays the price?
🗓️ Join A4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21 to unpack the new voucher scheme. @carolburris.bsky.social @npeaction.bsky.social @coloradotimesrecorder.com
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
Who benefits? Who pays the price?
🗓️ Join A4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21 to unpack the new voucher scheme. @carolburris.bsky.social @npeaction.bsky.social @coloradotimesrecorder.com
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
January 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
🚨 School vouchers are now federal law and Colorado must decide whether to opt in.
Who benefits? Who pays the price?
🗓️ Join A4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21 to unpack the new voucher scheme. @carolburris.bsky.social @npeaction.bsky.social @coloradotimesrecorder.com
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
Who benefits? Who pays the price?
🗓️ Join A4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21 to unpack the new voucher scheme. @carolburris.bsky.social @npeaction.bsky.social @coloradotimesrecorder.com
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
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This movement "is a decades-long campaign by powerful business and political elites to weaken traditional public schools and replace them with a mix of charter schools, microschools, and, eventually, private school vouchers." @carolburris.bsky.social
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How the Colorado Schools Fund is setting up the case for vouchers | Colorado Newsline
The Colorado Schools Fund is quietly playing a pivotal role in shaping the charter school movement and public acceptance of vouchers.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM
This movement "is a decades-long campaign by powerful business and political elites to weaken traditional public schools and replace them with a mix of charter schools, microschools, and, eventually, private school vouchers." @carolburris.bsky.social
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"The Colorado Schools Fund, launched in 2024 with $50 million in philanthropic support, is not simply financing new charter and microschools. It is reshaping the public narrative about education itself." @carolburris.bsky.social @npeaction.bsky.social
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This isn't school 'choice.' It's public money siphoned off for private education. | Colorado Newsline
In Colorado school districts, a quiet revolution is underway, one that threatens the very idea of public education.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:38 PM
"The Colorado Schools Fund, launched in 2024 with $50 million in philanthropic support, is not simply financing new charter and microschools. It is reshaping the public narrative about education itself." @carolburris.bsky.social @npeaction.bsky.social
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More Tools from ELC to Convince Governors to Just Say No to Federal Vouchers! edlawcenter.org/more-tools-f...
More Tools from ELC to Convince Governors to Just Say No to Federal Vouchers! - Education Law Center
Education Law Center has spent close to a decade working to ensure public funding supports public education through...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
More Tools from ELC to Convince Governors to Just Say No to Federal Vouchers! edlawcenter.org/more-tools-f...
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The new federal K-12 voucher system will become a "Trump-branded straitjacket and a devil’s bargain." Governors should say NO to this "Trojan horse". @npeaction.bsky.social @carolburris.bsky.social
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Opinion: Take note, Gov. Polis: Coloradans have repeatedly said no to school vouchers
New federal program is a devil’s bargain and must not override the will of our people.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The new federal K-12 voucher system will become a "Trump-branded straitjacket and a devil’s bargain." Governors should say NO to this "Trojan horse". @npeaction.bsky.social @carolburris.bsky.social
coloradosun.com/2025/12/16/opinion-colorado-school-voucher-polis-decision/
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