WILL 2024 BE THE YEAR PUBLIC EDUCATION DIES AND BILLIONAIRE PRIVATIZERS WIN
Welcome to the dystopian world of 2024, where the billionaire oligarchy has finally succeeded in privatizing education and winning the war on teachers and public education. It's a brave new world where the only thing that matters is profit, and the only thing that's public is the tax dollars that fund the billionaire's latest technology gadget.
Yes, you heard it right. The billionaires have won. They've managed to replace teachers with technology because it's cheaper, not better. And why pay teachers a living wage when you can collect public tax dollars for your latest tech product? It's a win-win situation for the billionaires and a lose-lose situation for everyone else.
It all started with the rise of school vouchers in the United States. Supporters of vouchers argued that they gave parents more choice and control over their children's education, and that they could help to improve educational outcomes for low-income students. But what they didn't tell you was that vouchers would lead to the privatization of education and the death of public schools.
The first voucher experiment in the United States began in 1990 in Milwaukee, where tuition subsidies of up to $2,500 were offered to low-income families. The program was expanded in 1995, and by 2023, it was serving over 28,000 students. And now, in 2024, it's serving no one because there are no public schools left to serve.
Since the Milwaukee program, voucher programs have been implemented in other states, including Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In total, there are now 26 voucher programs operating in 15 states and Washington, D.C., serving over 178,000 students. But who cares about those students when there's money to be made?
The rise of school vouchers has been driven by a number of factors, including the perceived decline of public schools, the increasing popularity of charter schools, and the political influence of the voucher movement. But what they didn't tell you was that it was all part of a master plan to privatize education and make a profit.
The billionaire oligarchy is too strong. They have more money than they know what to do with, and they're not afraid to use it to get what they want. And what they want is more money. They don't care about education or the future of our children. All they care about is their bottom line.
But don't worry, there's still hope. We can fight back against the billionaire oligarchy and their attempts to privatize education. We can demand that our tax dollars be used to fund public schools, not private schools. We can demand that teachers be paid a living wage and that technology be used to enhance education, not replace it.
So let's stand together and fight for our children's future. Let's say no to the billionaire oligarchy and their attempts to privatize education. Let's say yes to public schools and teachers who care about our children's education. And let's do it all with a smile on our faces because if we can't laugh at the absurdity of it all, then what's the point?
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THE DEFT DIVE
FROM BARD AI
The rise of school vouchers in the United States is a complex and controversial issue. Supporters of vouchers argue that they give parents more choice and control over their children's education, and that they can help to improve educational outcomes for low-income students. Opponents of vouchers argue that they divert funding away from public schools, that they can lead to segregation, and that they do not necessarily improve educational outcomes.
The first voucher experiment in the United States began in 1990 in the city of Milwaukee, where tuition subsidies of up to $2,500 were offered to low-income families. The program was expanded in 1995, and by 2023, it was serving over 28,000 students.
Since the Milwaukee program, voucher programs have been implemented in other states, including Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In total, there are now 26 voucher programs operating in 15 states and Washington, D.C., serving over 178,000 students.
The rise of school vouchers has been driven by a number of factors, including:
The perceived decline of public schools. In recent years, there has been a growing dissatisfaction with public schools, as evidenced by declining test scores, rising dropout rates, and increasing violence in schools. This dissatisfaction has led some parents to seek alternative educational options for their children.
The increasing popularity of charter schools. Charter schools are public schools that operate with more autonomy than traditional public schools. They have been shown to be more effective than traditional public schools in some cases, and they have attracted a growing number of students.
The political influence of the voucher movement. The voucher movement is well-organized and well-funded, and it has been able to influence state and federal policy in favor of vouchers.
The rise of school vouchers has been met with strong opposition from some groups, including teachers' unions, civil rights groups, and some religious groups. These groups argue that vouchers divert funding away from public schools, that they can lead to segregation, and that they do not necessarily improve educational outcomes.
FROM BING AI
The rise of school vouchers is a topic that has generated a lot of debate and controversy in the United States. School vouchers are state- or district-funded scholarships that allow students to attend a private school of their choice instead of a public school. Supporters of school vouchers argue that they give parents more freedom and options to choose the best education for their children, and that they create competition and accountability among schools. Opponents of school vouchers contend that they divert public funds away from public schools, violate the separation of church and state, and do not improve student achievement.
School voucher programs vary widely by state in terms of eligibility, funding, and regulations. According to EdChoice, in the 2018-2019 school year, 18 states and DC had one or more voucher programs: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, and Wisconsin¹. At least 188,424 students received vouchers that school year¹. Some states also have education savings accounts (ESAs) or tax-credit scholarships that provide similar benefits to voucher recipients.
The history of school vouchers in the United States dates back to the 19th century, when Vermont (1869) and Maine (1873) established voucher programs for rural students who lacked access to public schools². However, the modern voucher movement began in the 1950s and 1960s, when economist Milton Friedman advocated for vouchers as a way to promote free market principles and parental choice in education³. In 1990, Milwaukee became the first city to implement a voucher program for low-income students⁴. In 2002, the US Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Ohio's Cleveland Scholarship Program in Zelman v. Simmons-Harris, ruling that vouchers did not violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment even if they were used for religious schools⁵.
The effects of school vouchers on student outcomes and public education have been extensively researched and debated. Some studies have found positive effects of vouchers on student achievement, graduation rates, college enrollment, and parental satisfaction⁶⁷⁸. Other studies have found negative or mixed effects of vouchers on student achievement, test scores, and academic growth⁹ [^10^] ¹¹. Some researchers have also raised concerns about the potential impacts of vouchers on school segregation, equity, quality, and accountability¹²¹³¹⁴.
School vouchers remain a contentious and divisive issue in American education policy. As more states consider adopting or expanding voucher programs, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of this approach and its implications for students, families, schools, and society.
Bing, 8/5/2023
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