Senator Murray's Speech

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What is Senator Murray's concern about voucher-funded private schools?

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They diminish accountability to federal taxpayers.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about education laws?

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The Every Child Achieves Act offers a necessary improvement to federal education law.

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What is Senator Murray’s conclusion about allowing public funds to flow to private schools?

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It would be a step in the wrong direction for public education.

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What issue does Murray raise about the accountability of private schools?

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Private schools do not have to follow the same academic standards as public schools.

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What is one of Senator Murray’s reasons for opposing vouchers?

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Vouchers divert needed resources away from public schools.

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What is the No Child Left Behind Act?

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A federal law aimed at improving educational outcomes for all students.

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What does the Every Child Achieves Act aim to do?

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It aims to improve federal education law and accountability.

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Why is accountability important in education?

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It ensures that schools meet certain standards and provide quality education.

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What are vouchers in the context of education?

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Vouchers are government-funded scholarships that allow students to attend private schools.

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How do private schools differ from public schools in terms of funding?

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Private schools are funded through tuition and private donations, while public schools are funded by taxpayer money.

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