The new education freedom account program is a success judging by the number of students participating in the first year.
More students are expected to participate in the second year and state education officials predict it will continue to grow into the future.
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Those that advocate for this program will get just what they want…worker ants! Unable to think for themselves they will become the 21st century’s slaves….do what I tell you for what I want to give you! Shameful!
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