http://www.pfaw.org/pfaw/general/default.aspx?oid=1381

http://www.policymattersohio.org/pdf/ClevelandVouchers.pdf#search='policy%20matters%20s chool%20vouchers%20wh


I S.S., you asked why I believe that the public schools need to be relieved of the yoke of " NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND'. I know a lot of (public school) teachers who would like to spend their time teaching instead of wasting valuable time and energy making their lessons plans comply with federal regulation, going to meetings about the federal regulations ; then worrying how the kids will test every few years. School systems have become completely neurotic about children's reading ability and make this a priority at very young ages. Far too many kids are being given drugs to make them less active and better able to concentrate. Too many kids dislike learning by the time they are 10. The best argument I can think of in favor of vouchers is that not all kids have the same learning styles and some do better in a Montesouri or Waldorf school setting. However, I think that public schools have been forced into this straight jacket and I know many teachers who could do better given the freedom that is allowed in those alternative schools.