Near the edge of the Phoenix metro’s urban sprawl, Dream City Christian School is undergoing a significant expansion. The private school, affiliated with a local megachurch, recently broke ground on a new wing featuring modern classrooms and a pickleball court. In contrast, the public Paradise Valley Unified School District is facing closures due to declining enrollment.
One key factor driving Dream City’s growth and Paradise Valley’s challenges is Arizona's universal education savings account program. This program diverts taxpayer dollars from public schools to private institutions, including those with right-wing ideologies.
