GOOD: Alabama is seeing a drop in students because of the CHOOSE Act and self-deportations

Teacher associations are concerned about how the decline in student enrollment in Alabama public schools will impact their jobs. They are right to worry, as there will likely be a reduction in teaching jobs.

The public education system is not a jobs program, but some of those discussing this believe that it is. With Alabama parents being given more options, enrollment in public schools is likely to decrease; this is the primary reason the entities, the media, and their Democrats will continue to advocate to limit the options for Alabama parents.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

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