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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Youngkin seems to think she’s a school choice advocate:

[i]Aimee will be a critical partner in restoring expectations of excellence; overseeing a record education budget to invest in teachers, facilities and special education; [b]rolling out innovation lab and charter schools[/b]; and standing for a curriculum that prepares Virginia’s children for a dynamic future and removes politics from the classroom,” Youngkin said in a statement.

Guidera moved to Virginia in 1995 and her daughter attended Fairfax County Public Schools, Youngkin’s news release says.

“A nationally recognized leader, [b]Aimee is deeply respected for her distinguished career advocating for innovation and choice[/b], data-driven reform and high standards, and will apply these principles in order to implement the Day One Game Plan,” Youngkin said. 
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https://www.virginiamercury.com/blog-va/virginias-state-schools-superintendent-is-stepping-down/

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She is 100% for charters and vouchers. It’s an area where both Obama and Youngkin are perfectly aligned. [/quote]

It is correct that both Guidera and President Obama are 100% for charters.  However, the "choice" language quote is vague and aligns with similar "choice" language released during the Obama Administration and by groups such as Democrats for Education Reform.  Supporting "choice" in education policy does not always extend to vouchers.

Obama's record is clear.  President Obama opposed vouchers.  For example, during the last reauthorization of the main federal K-12 law, Congress voted on the issue of allowing for K-12 vouchers and the Obama Administration was strongly opposed to the voucher program.  Due in part to President Obama's opposition and opposition from other groups, such as DQC, the voucher provisions failed when voted on.

Guidera has a long history of advocating with anti-voucher organizations. So, yes, Obama and Guidera appear aligned on having a long track record of joining forces with groups opposed to K-12 vouchers.  [/quote]

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