When public dollars pay for religious education
As public funding increasingly flows to religious schools through education vouchers, this practice raises complex questions about the separation of church and state and the future of public education in America.
Jonathan Woodward
October 18, 2024
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Subsidizing religion through education vouchers
The growing controversy surrounding school vouchers and their use in private religious education is once again emerging. With public dollars increasingly directed toward faith-based schools, the question arises: Does this expand educational choice or undermine public schools? Joined by RNS contributor Charles Russo, research professor of law and expert on First Amendment issues, we dive into the legal and social implications of school vouchers: who benefits, who loses, and what it means for the future of public education in America.
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