Topic > Vouchers and school choice meet parents' needs

School choice meets parents' needs Parents are demanding the ability to choose a school for their children as a means to achieve legitimate goals. “Parents say they will no longer tolerate their children being badly behaved and that they are ultimately responsible for what happens to their children.” (Milwaukee Parents Choice Program). “Parents use scholarships to meet a variety of needs, including high academic standards, safety, discipline and moral environment.” (Following the example of the teachers). The bad situation in many public schools encourages parents to look for other scholarships. public or private education for their children. “The dire conditions of too many public schools today, especially in urban centers where disadvantaged families have no options and where students are stuck in inadequate schools because of where they live.” (Unleashing Pt-up Demand). “The quality of public education is low compared to the quality of private education. For example, only two high schools in the Chicago public school system are ranked among the top 100 high schools in the Chicago metropolitan area based on their ACT scores” . (Chicago Tribune, January 1, 1994). “Over the past four years, New Jersey has pumped more than $100 million into the city school system, yet fewer than half of students in nine grades pass the state GED.” (Choice in Action) “Those who know school best – Teachers in struggling American cities are two to three times more likely than the general public to use private schools.” (Following the teacher's lead.) started. "Milwaukee,... middle of paper... strong students in terms of performance standards. However, the idea is to give everyone the opportunity to choose the right school for their children. Characterized school administrations and teachers from unaccepted performance standards they should be aware that their schools will eventually close and they will lose their jobs. We care about the standard and quality of learning for our children; school choice comes with a warning that schools that do not guarantee a minimum standard of performance for its students will be subject to public liability, in the long run, the cost per student based on the school of choice will be lower to the cost per student in public schools. As a result, I would support school choice.