The School Choice Movement - what you should know.
What is School Choice?
School choice allows for parents to choose schools for their children. School choice includes private, charter, and magnet schools. In some states, school choice also includes voucher programs.
Why School Choice?
Each child is different and has vastly different needs. School choice provides parents with the opportunity to seek out the best and most appropriate education for their child even if they do not have the financial means to exercise this right.
How are Public Schools Effected?
Opinions vary as to the effect that school choice has on public education. Proponents argue that schools choice increases competition, which in turn encourages public schools to create innovative programs, become more responsive to parental demands, and increase student achievement. Opponents of school choice argue that allowing school choice will hinder already struggling schools and create schools with less diverse student populations. Below is a link to to an article discussing the current debate on
http://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/choice/
School choice allows for parents to choose schools for their children. School choice includes private, charter, and magnet schools. In some states, school choice also includes voucher programs.
Why School Choice?
Each child is different and has vastly different needs. School choice provides parents with the opportunity to seek out the best and most appropriate education for their child even if they do not have the financial means to exercise this right.
How are Public Schools Effected?
Opinions vary as to the effect that school choice has on public education. Proponents argue that schools choice increases competition, which in turn encourages public schools to create innovative programs, become more responsive to parental demands, and increase student achievement. Opponents of school choice argue that allowing school choice will hinder already struggling schools and create schools with less diverse student populations. Below is a link to to an article discussing the current debate on
http://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/choice/