vouchers

[bejkuy]

The conversation of school choice was begun in the abortion section, I wanted to continue it.

[bejkuy]

Whose kids are they?

As a parent of two young children (not yet in school) and a taxpayer, should I not have a greater role in what my child is taught.  

Vouchers could potentially instigate a renaissance in American education.

Think of the opportunities and specialization that could be offered.

Here are a few off the top of my head

-Schools that immerse the student in a second language

-Schools specialize in engineering, science, or art.

-Schools that are set up help special needs kids. Special needs kids could be given larger vouchers

-Schools that affirm the values the parents want their children taught.

America spends more educating her students than any other county.  What are we getting for it?  
*competition inspires excellence*

When competition came to the long-distance telecommunications the consumer greatly benifited.  The same would be true for schools.

[bejkuy]

In the town that I live in, (a small farming town) over 50% of the students are esl (english second language).  All a kid has to do is show up and turn in his work to get a 4.0.  In this small town, there are regularly over 10 valedvictorians a year because the educational standards are so low.  The teachers do their best and are fine people (I go to church with several of them) but how do you teach a class with such disparity in the abilities of the students?  There are two private schools in the area.  One is catholic and only goes to 8th grade and the other cost 10K a year per kid!

What is a parent to do!

Give parent the right to do what's best for their kids.
 

[bejkuy]

Gustaf,

How are standard for the various schools set to determine which institutions are worthy of vouchers.

Also, does the Swedish government allow citizens to chose religious schools?

[bejkuy]

Thanks for the answer my Sweedish friend,

What type of things would keep a school from being certified, besides the obvious.