Lieberman, Collins Rally for the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program
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This morning, families, students and community members gathered at the Capitol to show their support for the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which is currently being phased-out by the Obama administration. Senator Joe Lieberman and Senator Susan Collins hosted a press conference to discuss the impact of the successful program, which has greatly improved the academic achievement of participating students, ensured their safety while at school, and maintained strong support among District residents.
The D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which has helped 3,300 low-income, primarily African American and Latino students gain access to better schools, works simply but wonderfully: it gives low-income parents the opportunity to send their children to safe and effective private schools in the District.