Teachers Unions Urge Democratic Governors to Reject Trump Administration's Private School Voucher Program

The National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), representing 4.8 million educators, have sent an open letter to Democratic governors, urging them to reject the Trump administration's private school voucher program. The unions warn that the program poses a significant threat to public schools, which serve nearly 90% of K-12 students, by potentially draining funding and causing long-term fiscal strain as public school enrollment shrinks. They estimate a potential $50 billion annual price tag nationally, which could lead to cuts in federal programs for vulnerable students.