‘I . . . believe that any child can get a good education just about anywhere in America, if the parents are fully invested in their child’s success.’ – Ken
The story: In an editorial, the Citizen supports the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling that two school voucher programs violate the state constitution by funneling tax money for private schools.
Your take: Even those in the Citizen’s online community who believe that private schools are superior to public institutions don’t believe private schools should receive tax money.
• “We sent our kids to private schools out of choice and did not expect that the state or federal government pay for them.” MerleBreiland
• “Many private schools were founded by crooks looking for voucher money, especially in poverty ridden cities.” tucsonchris
• “Private schools appear to do better because they can cherry-pick their students, and remove the problematic ones.” Don M.
• “You can’t educate children effectively in a state in which the people who make up the substantial part of the tax base are retired and do not want to spend the money (on education).” handslikeclouds
• “You can still send your kids to any school you want. You just can’t do it with taxpayer dollars or at the expense of public schools.” leftfield
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