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Teachers' unions urge Hochul to reject Trump 'school choice' plan

Teachers' unions urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to withdraw plans to join the Trump administration’s "school choice" program, arguing it would siphon students and funding from public schools.

Published Sep 17, 2026, 12:50 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Teachers' unions are calling on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to walk back plans to join the Trump administration’s “school choice” program. The unions say the plan would divert students and money away from public schools.