This article comes to us from US News. It's a but long so one or two cups of coffee or tea. Deciding whether to send a child to public or private school can be a tough choice for parents of elementary, middle and high school students. Data on whether public or private education is better can be challenging to find and difficult to understand, and the cost of private school can be daunting. So how can parents weigh private schools versus public schools? Myra McGovern, spokesperson for the National Association of Independent Schools, says it comes down to what is best for each child. “The individual needs of the child should shape the choice for parents,” … [Read more...]
Cell-Phone Free Classrooms Will Unleash Student Success?
The original article was published at Real Clear Wire Amid the many battles over how to improve American schools, it’s often forgotten that what’s taught in the classroom is but one component of ensuring that students receive a high-quality education; it’s also important to remove barriers to children’s learning. And the idea to remove one major impediment – cell phones in K-12 schools – has gained significant traction over the past year, most recently in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In July, Gov. Glenn Youngkin released an executive order addressing cell phones in K-12 classrooms – directing state officials to work with stakeholders such as parents, students, teachers, and … [Read more...]
Public vs. Private K-12 education cost review July 2023
As parents finish a school year and vaguely think about the Fall we thought it might be helpful to pull some information together about cost of public vs private schools. What follows is the most current data varying from 2021 up through 2023. For the 2023 school year, there are 39 private schools serving 5,466 students in Clark County, WA (there are 145 public schools, serving 75,243 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Clark County, WA are educated in private schools (compared to the WA state average of 9%). As we closed out the 2022/23 school year the private school tuition costs were about $9,585. Public school cost numbers may vary depending on the source. The State of … [Read more...]
School Voucher efforts across the United States
Given all the Covid learning issues (masks, forced vaccination attempts, mental health concerns, etc.) are school vouchers getting any attention? The answer appears to be yes. Today we share links we found to articles about states across the country who are entertaining creating a voucher system. If you like what you see then talk to your local school board as well as your state house and senate reps. Utah - https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/2022/feb/18/school-voucher-bill-makes-waves-on-capitol-hill/ Oklahoma - https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-legislature/school-voucher-bill-narrowly-passes-in-senate-committee/ Arizona - … [Read more...]
Comparison of Private and Public Schools
From an article at Thought Co written by Robert Kennedy. For those of you considering private vs. public schools his take on some of the differences. You may be considering whether private or public schools are better options for an obtaining an education. Many families want to know more about the differences and similarities between them. Learning about what private and public schools offer can help students and parents make an educated choice. What's Taught Public schools must adhere to state standards regarding what to teach and how to present it. Certain subjects, such as religion, are taboo. Rulings in many court cases over the years have determined the scope and limits of the … [Read more...]
Comparison of Private and Public Schools
From an article at ThoughtCo written by Robert Kennedy an interesting look at the pros and cons of private vs. public schools. It's important to note that there are religious private and for-profit private which have vastly different costs. Religious private have dramatically lower costs in most cases. Let's see what M. Kennedy has to say... You may be considering whether private or public schools are better options for an obtaining an education. Many families want to know more about the differences and similarities between them. Learning about what private and public schools offer can help students and parents make an educated choice. What's Taught Public schools must adhere to … [Read more...]