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Chicago Teachers Union Claims School Choice ‘Has A Racist History’

Chrissy Clark
Chicago Teachers Union Claims School Choice ‘Has A Racist History’
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The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) claimed that school choice and voucher programs are rooted in racism, despite evidence that points to the contrary. 

CTU’s official Twitter account stated, “‘School choice’ has a racist history. It hasn’t really improved with time.” The account proceeded to link to an op-ed in the Chicago Tribune that argued school choice has roots in racism.

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