The Voucher Loophole: How Private Schools Are Gaming the System The rapid expansion of private schools participating in taxpayer funded voucher programs has raised alarm bells across the education sector.
ProPublica's investigation into Alpha School highlights the loopholes and lack of oversight that enable these institutions to thrive despite initial rejections. Alpha's story is one of perseverance and adaptability.
After facing rejection in numerous states, including Texas, the company secured approval for its virtual and in person campuses through a new education program that awards tax dollars for select students' homeschooling or private school tuition.