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that the money is spent wisely.
One inexpensive reform that could make a world of difference would be to issue vouchers that would let parents choose from among several public and private schools for their children. A study published in July by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas noted, "Those states where governments innovate and introduce competition between suppliers could gain a significant edge in promoting future economic growth. Education is one public service in which such innovation is feasible.” Vigorous competition among schools would better equip Virginia’s educational system to promote continued economic growth.
The real challenge Virginia faces is not to find new ways to spend the
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