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What does Jay-Z have to do with school budgets? Quite a lot, actually. In recent months, Jay-Z has played a key role in the school voucher debate, citing student's need for choice when it comes to attending private schools. What is a school voucher? Vouchers are tax-funded scholarships that allow students to attend private schools of their choice, often supported by advocates as a means to increase educational options and opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged students in underperforming public schools. Jay-Z's involvement in the school voucher debate revolves around his support for educational reform initiatives that include vouchers. In recent months, Team Roc (the philanthropic foundation under Jay-Z's company) has poured huge marketing dollars into a localized awareness campaign intended to educate taxpayers on the value of school vouchers. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3RwhIvC #jayz #schoolvouchers #teamroc #privateschools #edtech

Why Jay-Z Is a Key Figure in the School Voucher Debate

Why Jay-Z Is a Key Figure in the School Voucher Debate

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