THE END IS NEAR SELL YOUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS STOCK
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to panic! The end is near, and it's time to sell your public schools stock. Why, you ask? Well, according to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Cara Fitzpatrick, the death of public school is upon us. And who's to blame? MAGA Conservatives, of course. They've won the war over education in America, and it's time to wave the white flag.
In her new book, Fitzpatrick traces the history of the fight for who gets to decide what public education means. She argues that the boundaries between church and state have eroded, and legal arguments for private school vouchers have increased. But wait, there's more! The book also highlights how unions have played a pivotal role in blocking or slowing school choice, but ultimately, they were not going to stop all of it.
Private school vouchers are a hot topic in education policy, and critics have raised some valid concerns. For example, vouchers may divert public funds from public schools, which may already be struggling to provide quality education for all students. They may also create a two-tiered system of education, where wealthy families can afford to send their children to the best private schools, while low-income families are left with fewer options and resources.
But let's not forget the potential benefits of private school vouchers. After all, they may improve student achievement or outcomes, especially for disadvantaged students. And while some studies have found that students who use vouchers to attend private schools do not perform any better than their public school peers, we're sure there are some success stories out there somewhere. Right? Right?
In any case, it's time to start thinking about the future of education in America. Will private schools take over? Will public schools become a thing of the past? Will we all end up homeschooling our kids? Only time will tell. But in the meantime, we suggest you start stockpiling canned goods and building a bunker. You know, just in case.
A Q&A with the author of “The Death of Public School” - Vox https://www.vox.com/policy/23847728/public-school-vouchers-choice-cara-fitzpatrick-book
Florida’s expanded school voucher system explained: What’s changed and who’s eligible – NBC 6 South Florida https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/floridas-expanded-school-voucher-system-explained-whats-changed-and-whos-eligible/3104356/
Yes, Florida voucher program covers skateboards, TVs, theme parks | firstcoastnews.com https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/verify/yes-school-vouchers-can-be-used-for-tvs-skateboards-theme-park-tickets-in-florida/77-7cabfe3f-8bb2-4525-996a-4b2abd572ef7
How new Iowa education laws apply to public vs. private schools https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2023/09/05/how-new-iowa-education-laws-apply-to-public-vs-private-schools/70710914007/
THE DEFT DIVE
FROM BING AI
Private school vouchers are a controversial topic in education policy. There are many arguments for and against them, but here are some of the main points that critics of vouchers raise:
- - Private school vouchers divert public funds from public schools, which may already be underfunded and struggling to provide quality education for all students. Vouchers may also create a two-tiered system of education, where wealthy families can afford to send their children to the best private schools, while low-income families are left with fewer options and resources. ¹²⁴
- - Private school vouchers may not improve student achievement or outcomes, especially for disadvantaged students. Some studies have found that students who use vouchers to attend private schools do not perform any better than their public school peers, or even worse in some cases. This may be because private schools have different curricula and standards than public schools, or because they are not well-equipped to serve the diverse needs of voucher students. ¹⁵
- - Private school vouchers may violate the principle of separation of church and state, as well as the civil rights of students and families. Many private schools are religiously affiliated, and may discriminate based on factors like religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or academic ability. Voucher programs may also lack accountability and transparency, as private schools are not subject to the same regulations and oversight as public schools. ²⁴⁶
Bing, 9/5/2023
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- (2) School Vouchers - Pros & Cons - ProCon.org. https://www.procon.org/headlines/school-vouchers-top-4-pros-and-cons/.
- (3) The Problem with Private School Vouchers - Progressive.org. https://progressive.org/magazine/private-school-vouchers-levin/.
- (4) The impact of voucher programs: A deep dive into the research. https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/impact-voucher-programs-deep-dive-research.
- (5) The Danger Private School Voucher Programs Pose to Civil Rights. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/danger-private-school-voucher-programs-pose-civil-rights/.
- (6) School Vouchers Pros and Cons | APECSEC.org. https://apecsec.org/school-vouchers-pros-and-cons/.
