Segregation Academies Across the South Are Getting Millions in Taxpayer Dollars

History of Vouchers Is Rooted in Segregation

Jan 24

Written By Jennifer Berry Hawes and Mollie Simon

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Private schools across the South that were established for white children during desegregation are now benefiting from tens of millions in taxpayer dollars flowing from rapidly expanding voucher-style programs, a ProPublica analysis found.

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Jennifer Berry Hawes and Mollie Simon

Segregation Academies Across the South Are Getting Millions in Taxpayer Dollars

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