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WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior presidential aide said Wednesday that American families should have various school options for their children, including private schools.

Jason Botel, Donald Trump's education adviser, told a National PTA conference that some children may not thrive in traditional public or charter schools and should have an opportunity to attend private schools.

"We need an education landscape that offers high quality options to all students and parents," Botel told the conference.

Botel, who has worked in both traditional public and charter schools, told the story of some of his st...