The leading Democrat running to be Tennessee’s next Governor is calling for an end to the state’s voucher program.
Jerri Green says in a recent Substack post that if elected, she’ll work to end the state’s voucher program and redirect the funds to the state’s public schools.
Every dollar diverted to vouchers is a dollar taken directly from classrooms, teachers, and students across Tennessee.
In an OpEd in the Jackson Post, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green highlights the challenges of school vouchers and calls on the state to use the money – now up to some $300 million – to invest in public schools:
Even more troubling, multiple reports show that students who use vouchers often perform worse academically than their peers who remain in public schools. Lower test scores, disrupted learning, and less accountability are becoming the norm—not the exception.
She outlines how to invest the money:
Imagine what we could do if, instead of draining public schools, we invested in them:
Memphis City Council Member Jerri Green – a previous candidate for the TN House of Representatives – announced she plans to run for Governor in 2026. Current Gov. Bill Lee is term-limited.
Green, a Democrat, said she plans to bring an “army of moms” to the campaign.
