The lemmings of Texas

(Cushing ISD) –I often hear people say that hindsight is 20/20. At some point in our lives, we all wish we could turn back time and make a more informed decision. Currently, in Texas, we can learn from the many missteps of the Arizona school voucher program. Instead of wanting to observe what is happening in Arizona, many school-choice advocates are instead choosing to act like lemmings and put their heads down and follow blindly. Lemmings are small rodents that are known for following the masses, even into destructive or dangerous situations. A flawed voucher program is currently bankrupting the state of Arizona, costing hundreds of millions more in taxpayer funds this past year. We must do better for the next generation of Texans by voting on March 5 in the primary election for those who have stood with our public-school teachers and students. The education of our children is too important to make an uninformed decision. Related Stories In December of 2022, Arizona adopted the nation’s first universal voucher program; it is similar to what Gov. Greg Abbott wants enacted in Texas. Many states have passed legislation that would allow limited access to a school voucher for students who...