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Originally Posted by Jellah
Just because they recieve funding from the federal govt doesnt imply they lose all control over the school system in their state.
I would rather address the specific federal guidelines and controls people disagree with from the federal govt....they could still recieve funding without those guidelines or controls if those guidelines or controls are deemed harmful and causing problems rather than helping.
So what are the specific controls and guidelines set by the federal govt that you have a problem with?
Privatizing is not some magic answer or solution...there are just as many problems there. There is just as much corruption and waste in the private sector as there is in the govt...they just have less accountablity and transparency which actually makes private a bit more of a problem than the public sector is.
If all were private and we privatized the education system as you suggest...what happens to all the people who cant afford to send their kids to school?
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Vouchers takes care of that problem. It gives choice to those who can't afford private school and allows them to send their kids there. Private schools have success where public does not because private schools are not worried about discipline actions. Public schools walk on egg shells not to "offend" students and/or parents. Grade inflation, less harsh punishments, all part of the the crumbling system. In private if you don't like it too bad, go elsewhere. When it comes to waste private will always be more efficient than public. There is no motivation in public to be efficient. It's why the state transportation system in Mass is crumbling. There is no motivation to run a sound system financially.