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CCAR Resolution on "Making Public Education a National Priority," 1998 While we share President Bush¦s commitment to improving America¦s public schools, we remain adamantly opposed to any proposal to fund private schools with public funds. Whether couched in the language of "portability," "scholarships," "vouchers" or "flexible grants," we will vigorously oppose proposals that seek to divert public funds to private schools. We are particularly concerned about proposals to increase the amount of money families can place in tax-free "Educational Savings Accounts," as such proposals primarily benefit wealthy families who can already afford private school tuition and divert public money from addressing the core needs of public schools. We are also concerned about the impact of President
Bush¦s call for national standards and accountability
on minority and impoverished students and families.
While recognizing the need for bold and innovative efforts
to improve public schools, we are wary of proposals
that ignore the fundamental inequalities between the
resources available to wealthy and impoverished school
districts. We are committed to ensuring that every school
district provides every student with a comprehensive
education.
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