Viral video of students unable to read show why Education Freedom Tax Credit is needed
America’s students, especially many of those in Democrat-controlled inner cities, are graduating from schools, yet are often lacking proficiency in crucial subjects such as reading or math. It is abundantly clear that change is necessary in the nation’s education system, and it must be imminent. It can start with all states opting in for the Education Freedom Tax Credit.
TL;DR
- A viral video showed high school students in Philadelphia struggling to read simple sentences, indicating a crisis in public education.
- The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) is proposed as a solution, offering tax credits for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations.
- These organizations provide scholarships for K-12 educational expenses, including private school tuition and homeschooling.
- The EFTC aims to ensure all children have access to quality education, irrespective of their economic background or location.
- Despite a high graduation rate, students at Preparatory Charter High School in Philadelphia showed low proficiency in math (19%) and reading (53%), demonstrating a disconnect between graduation and actual learning.
- Supporters like Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Pennsylvania State Rep. Martina White emphasize that school choice empowers parents and provides children with environments where they can succeed.