T. Stewart & P. Wolf 
The School Choice Journey 
School Vouchers and the Empowerment of Urban Families

This in-depth chronicle of 110 families in Washington, DC’s Opportunity Scholarship Program provides a realistic look at how urban families experience the process of using school choice vouchers and transform from government clients to consumers of education and active citizens.

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Foreword by Former United States Senator Joe Lieberman 1. What Is School Choice, And Why Did Some Parents Choose School Vouchers? 2. The History of Vouchers and Education Reform in Washington, DC 3. What Were Families Looking for in the Voucher Program? 4. What Major Challenges Did Families Experience Using Private School Vouchers? 5. How Do Families Measure Student Progress, Satisfaction and Success? 6. School Voucher and the Empowerment Of Urban Families 7. What Lessons Were Learned That May Help Future Travelers?

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Author Thomas Stewart: Thomas Stewart is President of Patten University, USA. Author Patrick J. Wolf: Patrick J. Wolf is Professor and 21st Century Endowed Chair in School Choice at University of Arkansas, USA.