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Milwaukee choice finance.(correspondence)(Letter to the editor)

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| March 22, 2009 | Mitchell, George | COPYRIGHT 2009 Hoover Institution Press. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Robert Costrell's analysis of school choice finance in Milwaukee ("Who Gains, Who Loses?" research, Winter 2009) fills a gaping void. Throughout the 18-year history of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program, misinformation about its fiscal impact has been widespread. Three factors explain this.

First, the subject is complicated. Connecting the dots is a major challenge.

Second, many school choice opponents are indifferent to the facts. They ...

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