There’s talk that the current administration might expand the voucher program. What are your thoughts on using public funds for private schools Should they be required to offer the same support systems and meet the same standards as public schools If they don’t, doesn’t this create a divide between students who can access these funds and those who cannot
I’m usually fine with my taxes helping others, but I don’t think they should go to private schools, especially those with discriminatory practices. Ideally, all schools should offer equal support. It’s unfair that private schools benefit from public funds yet save money by not providing necessary services.
@NemwelSamuel2
Does it bother you that federal education benefits like the GI Bill and Pell Grants can be used at private colleges
MABLE said:
@NemwelSamuel2
Does it bother you that federal education benefits like the GI Bill and Pell Grants can be used at private colleges
There’s a difference with private colleges. They aren’t subsidized by taxpayers directly but offer benefits as a thank you for service or facing hardships. Public elementary education should be fully funded rather than subsidizing private schools.
@NemwelSamuel2
What about healthcare Should those on government programs be restricted to government hospitals only
MABLE said:
@NemwelSamuel2
What about healthcare Should those on government programs be restricted to government hospitals only
That’s not a direct comparison due to medical ethics, but I believe in universal healthcare, so ideally, it wouldn’t matter which facility you choose.
MABLE said:
@NemwelSamuel2
Does it bother you that federal education benefits like the GI Bill and Pell Grants can be used at private colleges
It’s alarming how for-profit colleges exploit these benefits. The amount of fraud in private higher education is much higher than in public institutions.
@Chester
It’s shocking how these ‘diploma mills’ operate, leaving so much debt that needs cancellation. I experienced this firsthand in a high school program; it was all lectures with minimal hands-on learning.
The real issue with vouchers is lack of oversight. Many private schools use vouchers to justify raising their prices and often don’t admit every student. This siphons funds from public schools, which must accept every student, including those rejected by private schools.
@Washington
In NC, vouchers redistribute wealth upwards. They subsidize private education without requiring any adherence to educational standards or inclusive policies.
@Washington
To address these issues, vouchers should be based on income and only prorated for the time the student was enrolled. Schools offering poor quality education will naturally lose students to better schools, including public ones.
@Bright
Even if parents remove their kids from charter schools, the harm is often already done. It’s common for these schools to cycle through students, taking advantage of community resources and leaving before any real accountability is enforced.
@Washington
Charter schools often remove students shortly after funding is secured, sending them back to public schools which are then financially and academically strained to support them.
CurriculumDesigner3 said:
@Washington
Charter schools often remove students shortly after funding is secured, sending them back to public schools which are then financially and academically strained to support them.
This is a manipulative practice that harms students, especially when charter schools prioritize easier credits and leave students unprepared for challenging material.
MABLE said:
@Washington
Are you against using GI Bill and Pell Grants at private colleges too
Public schooling for children requires stricter oversight. Adults using the GI Bill have already earned their benefits through service.
As a teacher at a private school in a state with a voucher system, we offer the same support as public schools and hold ourselves to even higher standards. Our program is income-based, helping bridge the gap between different social classes.
@Andrian
Can you share which state this is Does this approach apply statewide or just at your school
holmesben said:
@Andrian
Can you share which state this is Does this approach apply statewide or just at your school
I’m in Ohio, and all schools in our Diocese follow this model. I’m not sure about non-religious private schools, though.