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Public vs. Private Schooling
Abby LeGore
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The Choice
That decision that your parents made about where to send you to school was probably a very simple
one. Now it is a complex world of
discovery when choosing between public versus private school.
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Things to Consider Before Making your Choice
School Quality Challenging Curriculum Teacher Certification Accountability
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Myths about Private school Private Schools may have a superior
academic program- FALSE- that gap between private and public is narrowing.
Private School is too expensive- FALSE- they actually are more affordable than they have ever been in recent years.
Certification for private school teachers is not required- TRUE- legally you do not need to be certified- but common sense, says that you should be!
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Myths about Public Schools Money doesn’t matter- FALSE it does
make a difference in the achievement of students and teachers.
Teacher quality is most important factor in student achievement-FALSE- Parents are the first teachers of their children, they must set their kids on the right path.
No child should be left behind- FALSE- Some children need to be left behind.
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Benefits of Private
Smaller class size- more individual attention for each student= higher success rates.
Qualified Teachers- not just anybody off the street.
Well rounded and balanced education. Parental Involvement- parents know
how there kids are doing in classes.
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Disadvantages of Private
Tuition- which is not subsidized by the government.
Increased inequality- selective admission processes.
Isolated social values- narrow minded on social issues.
Limited regulations- cannot change values of the system already put place
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Benefits of Public
Student population is more diverse. Students spend more focus on core
subjects; mathematics and science. Public schools can sponsor more
events with their bigger budget. Teacher’s more qualified than
private schools
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Disadvantages of Public
More babysitting than actual teaching. Quality of education- teachers Salary teachers who do not care
whether they teach or not. No field trips No wide range of classes being offered. Larger classrooms which makes for
difficult teaching environment.
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Funding: Public vs. Private
Each district of public schools receive a particular amount of money.
Private schools receive only money from tutition or the alumni, and fundraisers they provide.