The Latest News On School Reform and School Vouchers

Chicago - Some Experts say that China could overtake the U.S. as the world superpower by the year 2020.

Some people here blame our nation's slide into second as the result of poor performance by students in our public school system.

But should students who attend overcrowded and underperforminng schools be allowed to use public money to finance a private education?

It's debate that's raged in our legistlature in Springfield in recent years, and is now coming to the forefront again.

Today, we get up to speed on what's happening with school vouchers, what's at stake and talk to people from both sides of the debate.

Joining us today are:

Ald. Freddrenna M. Lyle., 6th Ward

Lorraine Forte, Editor in Chief, Catalyst Magazine

Bruno Behrend, Director of the Center for School Reform, Heartland Institute

Andrea Lee, Education Initiative Coordinator, Grand Boulevard Federation

Host: Kimbriell Kelly

Producer: Tasha E. Ransom