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Originally Posted by Joe Ricard
Why do private schools have higher testing scores?
Because they only let in the smart / rich kids.
That is so patently untrue. Where did you get this info? Do you have some grudge against private schools? Upset you didn't send your kids to one? I have been involved with private schools since I was 4 years old and I can tell you that is just untrue.
Pulic schools let everyone in to include special ed. True, but should they?
Are the private schools better? I think not. By what standard do you make this statement? Privates schools exceed public schools by every standard I can think of. Graduation rates. Behavior of students. Private school cost in many areas are far less than the surrounding public schools and produce much better prepared students.
Any parent that would rely on the school to teach the kid everything they need to know is not doing thier (sic) job. How is this relevant to the discussion?
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I have had my three children in private k-8 for the last 14 years. Two are now in private high schools, with the third starting a an all boys private school next fall. These have been affordable schools, costing much less than the payment on a a lot of the new cars I have seen over the years at the public schools in town. My oldest is looking to attend a private liberal arts college in Michigan, which again is affordable because they do not rely on the government (public) for anything! I wouldn't have it any other way.
There is so much dis-information about private schools it always amazes me. I am not a conspiracy freak but sometimes this really makes me wonder.
And don't get me started about all the immorality now taught in the public schools! Seen the stories on BHO's education secretary?