"Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he had the same feeling that the NEA has about charter schools, adding that no 'private charter school will receive a penny of federal money. None.'" — DailyWire.com
Biden's promise will likely trigger a response from both the Trump campaign and fans of charter schools -- many of whom are minorities who prefer charter schools to the failing public school system. Not lost in all of this, the power of the teachers unions -- one of the biggest donors to Democrats. In fact, according to OpenSecrets.org, teachers unions give 94% of their political donations to Democrats. No wonder Joe's against charter schools.
There is strong demand nationally for school choice. There are waiting lists across the board: rich and poor, red and blue. Are all these parents wrong? One point is true: rich people will always have school choice.
Here is some data on this issue.
Public schools: 90% of school students
10 states: any school, any district. 16 states: some open enrollment options.
Public charter schools: 7,000 nationwide. 3.2M students in 44 states. Tuition-free. Primarily non-profit.
Less $ per student than a public school. More freedom and flexibility, but they have to answer to a performance contract and financial accountability.
Magnet schools: 4,300 nationwide. 3M kids.
Used to be test in to attendance. Few have that requirement today.
Private schools: parents pay tuition.
30 states provide tuition assistance. Many students with learning disabilities are commonly sent to private schools by public schools.
Online learning: 33 states offer K-12 online learning options.
Students meet virtually, meet for group activities. More active lifestyles than average students - example Olympic figure skaters. Some students have to work to support their families.
Homeschooling: 2M kids.
Continual growth. Many networks for group activities.
Public schools: 90% of school students
10 states: any school, any district. 16 states: some open enrollment options.
Public charter schools: 7,000 nationwide. 3.2M students in 44 states. Tuition-free. Primarily non-profit.
Less $ per student than a public school. More freedom and flexibility, but they have to answer to a performance contract and financial accountability.
Magnet schools: 4,300 nationwide. 3M kids.
Used to be test in to attendance. Few have that requirement today.
Private schools: parents pay tuition.
30 states provide tuition assistance. Many students with learning disabilities are commonly sent to private schools by public schools.
Online learning: 33 states offer K-12 online learning options.
Students meet virtually, meet for group activities. More active lifestyles than average students - example Olympic figure skaters. Some students have to work to support their families.
Homeschooling: 2M kids.
Continual growth. Many networks for group activities.
Thoughts on this topic:
Students are unique. Different interests. Parents want what's best for their kids.
Can parents make the best decision for their kids? The government want us to make good decisions...but not about education, health care, etc?
What if parents are not well educated? When parents choose a school, data says the graduation rate increases. Increase parent-student satisfaction.
Should we take away freedom from poor people? Where do you draw the line?
What holds back choice? Lack of understanding of the various options.
More research on this topic if you are interested.
Teacher's union and school choice http://www.aei.org/publication/thomas-sowell-on-the-moral-bankruptcy-of-teachers-unions-and-politicians-when-it-comes-to-school-choice-and-charter-schools/
2018 school choice survey http://www.aei.org/events/findings-from-the-2018-schooling-in-america-survey/
Harvard opinion https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/21/harvard-smears-homeschooling-parents-and-their-children/?
More Harvard opinion https://www.city-journal.org/harvard-conference-purported-dangers-of-homeschooling
Cato regarding Harvard https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cato-daily-podcast/id158961219?i=1000474033723
What say you?
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