No, I do not believe public money should go to private schools. This is detrimental to public education, and will only further delineate the differences between the "haves" and "have nots" by draining funds from public schools causing even further declines. Enough funding with accountability, is the answer for public school education , not punishing public schools with extreme needs.
The workplace analogy is never a fair one when made regarding public education. In the business world defective materials are destroyed or recycled, and those with less quality are just rejected. As a public educator, I'm proud that we serve all students and don't view the poor or poorly equipped as disposable. The poorest and poorly equipped are those most devasted by vouchers.
School choice
Submitted by Kathy Brokaw - Librarian, Sterling, IL (not verified) on February 20, 2008 - 10:53.
No, I do not believe public money should go to private schools. This is detrimental to public education, and will only further delineate the differences between the "haves" and "have nots" by draining funds from public schools causing even further declines. Enough funding with accountability, is the answer for public school education , not punishing public schools with extreme needs.
The workplace analogy is never a fair one when made regarding public education. In the business world defective materials are destroyed or recycled, and those with less quality are just rejected. As a public educator, I'm proud that we serve all students and don't view the poor or poorly equipped as disposable. The poorest and poorly equipped are those most devasted by vouchers.