Author: Charlane Oliver

By Senator Charlane Oliver There’s an old slogan used in activism: “Nothing about us, without us, is for us.” This truth applies to Governor Lee’s school voucher proposal being rushed through a special session. Tennessee’s public education system is under siege by wealthy conservative oligarchs like former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who are bankrolling Republican leaders to push school vouchers. Ultra-wealthy conservatives have made dismantling public education their mission, even descending upon Washington ready to disband the U.S. Department of Education. For the sake of our children and future children, we must declare public education the human rights issue of our…

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