There has been a lot of controversy about education lately and how the house of Reps. plan to free up money so people (whether child or adult) can continue their education, or so they don't have to close off certain funding for certain programs. But what about private schools who receive funding from private donors, and other private organizations? What about politicians who politic for more money toward public schooling and yet send their children to private institutions isolated from the public (e.g., Rahm Emmanuel and President Obama to name two)? Should politicians live in the community for which they strive to get more money, or should they be allowed to cart themselves off to high-priced private-gated communities? Should their kids go off to a private school, or should they go to the public school in which the politicians are struggling to get money for? Aren't we all American citizens? Aren't we all equal? Aren't we all constitutionally granted the right to an equal education?
My questions:
My questions:
(A) Do you prefer public or private schools?
(B) Why?
(C) Should politicians live in the same community in which they serve?
(D) Should politicians' kids attend the public schools in the districts in which the politicians serve?
(E) Do you have any problem with the private funding of private schools while some public schools go broke?
Thanks for your help!
Aundrew
(E) Do you have any problem with the private funding of private schools while some public schools go broke?
Thanks for your help!
Aundrew
21 comments:
Honestly, after all the violence that has been going on in public schools; I’d prefer to send my child (in future) to private schools or home school them. Public schools are out of control. Why? Because they are free to any student. The public schools give the student so much freedom and its mandatory children attend school. In private schools however, it’s not mandatory for children to attend; it’s up to what their parents decide. Private schools cost a lot of money and therefore enforced upon students to get good grades, and behave properly or get kicked out. I think with today’s society its best to either home school your child or put them in private schools. I wouldn’t want my child exposed to all the corruption, fighting between other students, or just not even care about their grades. Even in some public schools, teachers have just given up, they just don’t care anymore. Life has changed, but not for the better.
I don’t think it’s necessary for politicians to live in the same community, for the simple fact that they need higher protection. The politician helps make, and enforce laws that some people may not like or agree with, and may want to harm a politician.
No. I don’t think the politician’s child should have to attend a public school, why? Because like I mentioned above, public schools are not as productive as private schools. Besides, if the politician has money and want his child to have a proper and more structured schooling, why not?
I don’t have any problem with private funding of private schools because it’s not only one person donating or help the school. The people who help are other student’s parents who help fund it in order to help their child have a better education and normal school experience. Also, there are fewer students in private schools than in public schools. In public schools all students must be accepted; but in private schools they are only accepted by their tests, ethnicity, or religion. The reason why public schools go broke is because a lot of students fail and have to repeat a grade, therefore it costs money. It doesn’t cost a penny for student’s parents to send them to public school (except for lunch, maybe). The schools are over populated, therefore needing to increase the amount of teachers. I’m sure the public schools get about as much as private schools. Public schools are financed through federal, state, and local taxes. Private schools must generate their own funding, which typically comes from a variety of sources: tuition; private grants; and fundraising from parents, alumni, and other community members.
As a result to this debate, I feel that if people are really concerned with public schools vs. private schools; just home-school your child. I say that if people don’t like the fact their child can’t go to private school and have to go to public schools because of what’s going on in the school than home school; same with private schools. Or perhaps pay someone to home school your child.
If a person has money (including politicians) let them send their child to private school; it’s their life. There’s more important issues that the world has, but what’s one, two, or three hundred, thousand, or million people going to do to change everything they way they want it? Maybe if they did change it; there’s always going to be people trying to change it again.
Here is a link that may help:
http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/defining-your-ideal/59-private-vs-public-schools.gs
Lori
I don't really have a preference of one or the other. I am a mother of two who has used all 3. There are both positives and negatives to each of the choices. My daughter for example went to kindergarten in a public school, in a small town, then went to a private school from first through fourth, then was home-schooled for fifth, and was put back into a public school from sixth through twelfth, and is now attending parkland. I preferred the private school simply because of the smaller class size and the more individual attention, however, it to had its downfalls. They didn't have a hot lunch program and had to take field trips to a library. When we home-schooled for a year, it was nice, but very hectic for my husband and myself, and we worried about them not getting social skills. Then when we put them back into public schools, where my son excelled, yet my daughter was thrown into a culture shock and I felt as if I had just thrown her to the wolves. I was comfortable with the teachers and faculty in the public schools , but I was scared shitless of the socialization aspect of it because kids are so damn mean and in a public school , bullying is an issue that sometimes goes unnoticed due to too large of class sizes.
I believe it would be wonderful if the politicians would live in the same community they serve in and sent their children to those schools, yet I also believe that their egos and feelings of superiority most often prevent that from actually happening. Money changes some people, and not for the better. As far as the funding of Private schools, i paid out of pocket for my daughters private schooling and really don't have an opinion on it.
m.s.h.
I have actually experienced private schooling, public schooling, and home schooling. There honestly isn't one i would prefer over the other because both public and private schools have their advantages. I believe that students should have somewhat of a say in which one they go to, like I did. I also believe that public schools should be given more funding than any private school. Most private school have tuition rates, which help go towards the buildings, books and teachers, whereas most public schools have to get by on what the government chooses to give them.
I don't necessarily have any opinions about the politician part of this post because I have never been interested in that type of thing. I don't think a parent, no matter what there title is, should have to transport their kid to school everyday just because of the job they chose when they could just as easily take a school bus to the school in which they live closest to.
SJAG <3
I don't have a preference between public and private schools. What I do have a preference for is a quality education. Sure private schools seem to offer a higher quality of teachers and the curriculum tends to prepare students better for college.
I attended a public school and the quality of the education was good. What I believe the problem is with public schools is that the teachers are not held accountable for bringing their students up to a higher level of learning. Students should be required to attend tutoring if they are not performing at an acceptable levels. Of course we cannot discount the responsibility of parents to ensure that their children study and attend classes. I believe a student can get a quality education at a public school. I do feel that teachers at public schools should receive subsidies from the state and federal government which bring their salaries closer to the salaries of private school teachers. Also since private schools receive private donations, I believe public schools should receive subsidies from corporate taxes which would enable public schools to provide a better learning atmosphere.
I believe politicians have a right to live where they like. I believe President Obama's children attend public school. However politicians should be able to send their children to the school of their choice. No problem with private funding for private schools, but like I said public schools should be provided with funds from corporate taxes in order to make public schools equate to private schools. This funding should be in addition to state and federal funding.
Khattab
I have only ever been to a private school or home schooled, so I can't say based on personal experience which I prefer. However, based on all my friends that were in public schools, I think it is safe to say that my future children will be attending a private school. Public schools contain all kinds of things that I think kids should be protected from (drugs, gangs, violence, disrespect towards teachers, etc.).
I do think that politicians should have to live in the communities that they are representing and fighting for. Visiting on occasion doesn't really give you the feel of how things work or what the people need. For the sake of their safety, I do not think that politicians' children should attend the public schools in their districts. People can get very passionate about politics, and they are not always happy with the things their politicians stand for. It would be very easy for the politicians' kids to be bullied or teased, or even harmed. And how can you be sure the teachers would interfere if that happened?
I do not have a problem with the private schools' funding. They are finding ways to fund themselves, I think that should be encouraged. I hate that the public school systems are going broke though, because sometimes that means they have to settle for giving out education of less quality. I think the government should be stepping in to help with that, or teaching them how to help fund themselves.
-Hannah Miller
I prefer public schools because that is what the real world is. I don't believe in sheltering a child from the world. I feel if you let them know what's out there and the consequences that they can encounter, if raised good enough, the child would make the right decision. Politician have lived in one way or another in the same atmosphere that they serve. Not everyone is born into money, and even if they are in one form of way we all had to struggle with something in our lives rather it's financially, mentally, or emotionally. If I was a politician I would never allow my child to go to a public school because I feel that would put my child in danger. Politician is always in the public eye and i wouldn't want my kids constantly being treated this way.
I think that it is unfair about the funding of the schools but i also think that the funding for the public schools is being mis budget.
Makeisha Riley
i have not had the opportunity to go to a private school. It does not seem fair that you are going to get an education in a private school based on how much money your parents have in their bank account.When the check bounces are you going to have to give some of your education back? I do not think violence is going to be any different than it is in a public school. In a private school; they just have more money to cover it up. Education in a public school is not free. We have to pay for books, tution and extra-curricular activities.Public schools have standards to go by, sat scores ect.you can not blaim the school if your child fails. It is up to the student; to achieve what they want to get out of life. If there is any one else to blame; look at the parents. I do think the politican should live in the district they are working. They are suppose to be representing the people in that district. I think the kids of the politician should also go to the schools in the same district they live as well. Your tax dollars go to the school in the district you live. I do have a problem with private funding for private schools. While public schools go broke. Just goes to show the more money you have the less respect you have for the comman person. Some of the tax dollars that were suppose to go our schools; end up in some pooliticans pocket. the politicans were suppose to represent every one. Education is based on what you learn not how much money you have.
kevin h
I like that fact that Private Schools are like a close knit family. But I’m sure private schools have their own issues. I had debated sending my children to a private school, such as Judah Christian in Champaign. But the tutiton is absurd and something I cannot afford. So I choose to live in Mahomet, where the school district is good, the parent-teacher connection is strong, and the community has a low crime rate.
As for you question “Should politicians’’ kids attend the public schools in the districts in which politicians serve?
No matter how good a politician is, they still have “haters”. I don’t think a child should be subject to reticule from other students because of their parent and the job they are doing. Any parent should be able to decide where they want to send their child. If a politician wants their children to be out of the “lime-light” then they should have that choice. I know money and donations are an issue, but the quality and life of the child must come first. So no children should be forced to attend school where their parent is a politician.
As for the funding:
Who are we to say who does what with their money? If a person wants to donate to a private school, while a public school is in need, we can’t stop them. Private schools have money; look at their tuition rates and financial support from private funding. But we can tell anyone what to do with their money. If the state would make good on their debts owed to the schools, then public schools would be much better off.
Heather Denam
I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS at least in the ones I have knowledge of and for some people to assume that all public schools are dangerous maybe they should reevaluate their answer to the question of stereotyping. Not all public schools are bad and some of the violence you hear about actually comes from private schools.Yes I agree that many of the incidents that are played out in the media stem from public schools but to say they all come from public schools that is ridiculous. To say that kids are not made fun of or get into trouble at private schools is also ridiculous. Many of my friends went to a private school before entering public high school and had many of the issues that I had who attended public school.All parents have the right to send their children wherever they want and it should be up to the parents to support their children and the school in which their child attends.
Lori, to say public school is free is not true what so ever. Both my daughters attended and do currently attend a public school and I can assure it is not FREE!!! You have: registration fees, book fees,parking fees,lunch fees,extra curricular fees not to mention if they have to take drivers education that is a fee you also have pay. Many people have a misconception that all teachers or most teachers at public schools are not as smart or willing to go that extra mile for their students they teach and I say WRONG again. Some of the teachers that taught me and even were there to teach one of my daughters was on many community run programs to help underprivileged youth and even helped my daughter with some problems she faced after her mom and I divorced. I came from a public school system and I don't feel as if the quality of the teaching was any better or worse than private school teachers. What does affect a school is how it's students parents want to participate in their child's school and contribute to their child's education. I made many trips to my daughters school which was 45 minutes away because they lived with their mom and attend a public high school and because I lived out of district was not able to run for school board but I still was at all the board meetings because I knew the decision they would make would impact my kid's and wanted to make sure my voice was heard.
Many of the violent crimes you hear about in public schools are because of lack of parental support not because of the school they attend. It was at some point their parents gave up on their son or daughter and that is what caused the problem.
Enough of my ramblings I have no problems with public nor private and it should be left up to the parents I just can't stand to hear someone degrade or STEREOTYPE one school because of the actions of a few...and no I don't have a probem with private funding for private schools, I feel I shouldn't have to pay for a school that my child doesn't attend that is what I have a problem with seeing my tax dollars go support a school my child doesn't attend then I have an issue with that, not to say if I live in a town and my kids live in another I shouldn't have to pay taxes but when my kids did live in the same town some of the money I was being charged was to help pay for schools my kids were not attending nor would they ever attend. Politicians do have some ties to the communities they serve or they couldn't represent them in shape or form. Now with that said logistics with where they live could pose a problem do you want your represetitive to spend tax payor dollars on transportation from his own district which could be over 3 hours in some cases or would you rather him be in the city where the capital is so he or she can address the issues that are at hand... Can you Rod Blagovich..
Buddy Carpenter
Alex Powers
In my opinion I think kids need public schools so that they can be more social. People kids who go to private school has less social abilities when they get around kinds from a different social back ground because of the fact they were never taught. I think that politician’s kids should go to a public one so they can learn to socialize with other kids. Also in my opinion I think that private schools should hand over some donations while other schools go broke because rich kids shouldn’t be the only ones who get an education. We’re all Americans and if they expect our country not to fall behind, then they need to give people the opportunity to get one. I think it’s bull that a politician’s kid can get by like that just because they have the money and what they think is the power.
Growing up the only school I ever attended were public schools, however very close cousins of mine attended a private catholic school. When I was growing up the most dangerous thing we had to worry about was fighting. Now we have to worry are children bringing guns to school. The only comment I am going to make on drugs is that they have always been present and will always be present, that falls on the parents to educate their children about what they (drugs) can or will do to you. As a mother I prefer to send all of my kids to public schools for certain reasons and tuition is not one of those reasons. Like Alex said with public schools our children are exposed to other children with all different cultural backgrounds and social abilities. It won't be a shock to them when they are thrown in today's society to see people who look or act different than they themselves do. As far as politicians living in the district they serve I am all for that. As for Buddy's comment on the cost of the fuel to transport them do you honestly think they all live in the city of Springfield? Having lived in Springfield I can tell you neither Rod Blaogvich nor Pat Quinn permanently resided in Springfield. So we pay the fuel cost already anyway. If the politician lived in the district they were voted to represent I think every districts politician would fight to better their district. Politician's children should have to attend public schools because it would benefit the state that our public schools are in now. If all politician's children were attending public schools there would be less voting on taking funding away from said schools and more emphasis held on making said school an achieving one. If more parents stood up for the schools and the lack of funding because of budget cuts we could get something done. Whatever happened to "no child left behind" or the controversial issue of the superintendent in Washington who fired teachers because their students were not testing at the level they should have been? Everything gets swept under the rug because not enough of us parents are willing to step up for the education of our children. Instead we turn to homeschooling or private schooling so that it is not our problem anymore. I think that if someone decides to donate to a private school they should have to donate the same amount of funds to a public school. This would certainly deter the amount of public schools going broke.
Amber Johnson-Garcia
I think that public and private schools both have very distinct advantages. If someone has the money to send their child to a private school, then they should go ahead and do it. They will more than likely get a better education because they are paying for their kid to go there. They will not meet as many diverse kids though such as a public school. At a private school it is mostly the sons and daughters of rich parents, and at private schools it is basically a combination of everyone.
Politicians should definitely stay in the same place where they server. If they don't live there then they have no idea what the problems are in the communities and what needs to be changed.
I think that it shouldn't be mandatory for the politicians kids to have to go to the public schools, but it would be good for the politicians. They could tell the place where they live that their kid is just like everyone else, they are learning what other kids are learning and he could hear the problems with the public schools and try to fix them.
Jake Bock
I think that a person has the right to do with their kids as they please as far as schooling. If i had a chance to send my kids to a school where i know is better at the time i would. Maybe they would send their kids to public schools when they get the money to make them better. Dont get me wrong im all for public schools more outside of the teachers and books. The real world is filled with diverse and different people. Being confined to a certain group just makes it so you have no common sense when dealing outside of them. Social skills are just as important and education now a days. Education shows you can do the work. But im sure nobody wants an akward person in their work place. It could affect the work place a lot more than people think. There was a saying a long time ago that still applies today. Its not about what you know its who you know.
Adrian Enriquez
Private schools are a much better idea than public schools. I’ve been to both and I must say that I preferred going to a private school. People in public schools don’t care as much about school so they don’t care about how they behave or how they perform academically. In a public school, the students are rude to the teachers, rude to others, and they don’t care to get in trouble because it’s free for anyone. I don’t mean that every student is disrespectful, but people in private schools are better behaved because their parents are paying for their education. Also, in private schools the education is better. When I moved from a private school to a public school, I was way above my own grade level. People learn more at a private school, especially since there aren’t as many students, so the teachers have more time to spend with each student.
Ayah
Public schools in my opinion are much better. They're way more inexpensive, they won't rob you blind, they more tolerant as far as conduct penalties and most of all more diverse and equal. They don't exclude anyone from entering because of trivial things. I think even if I had a lot of money I would not pick a private school because they are a rip-off and I just don't trust them. There are also fewer students at a private school so less opportunities to socialize and have a normal life in society. As far as politicians living in the same place as they serve i think it is unecessary. As long as they strive hard to help as many communities as possible, and are genuinely trying to help neighborhoods prosper. The children of the politicians should have the opportunity to attend the public school in ther area. It is much more compatible to everyday life verses a private school or acadamy. As far as the funding for public schools, I think it is obsurd to take away the great opportunity for change in the public schools and only help private schools. Ultimately a public school holds the majority of the population and the money would be detrimental for there success. It would provide better materials and may even get better teachers.
-Tashaylee Graddy
Do you prefer public or private schools? I prefer public school but if I had kids and had the money to send them to private school I would because it makes it better for them to get in other great schools for higher education. I know that wouldn't happen; so they would go to public school which is a good thing to experience while growing up.
Should politicians live in the same community in which they serve? I think some have but most of them have grown up with and always had money.
Should politicians' kids attend the public schools in the districts in which the politicians serve? There's a yes and a no. It might be good for the kids and they could have a good and normal childhood surrounded by friends, but knowing that their families have money that might not be a good idea since there are crazy people out in the world that might judge them or try to harm them in hopes of receiving some sort of monetary reward (ransom, demands, etc.).
I have a huge problem with the private funding of private schools while some public schools go broke, I think every one does or at least they should. There should be more money going to public schools so other kids can get the education they deserve versus distributing the money unfairly thus creating even more of an educational gap between the "haves" and the "have nots".
Robert McClinton
(A) Do you prefer public or private schools? I think I prefer public schools.
(B) Why? I just feel you learn more about daily life from them by being around more normal people,
(C) Should politicians live in the same community in which they serve? I do feel as though politicians should live within the state they have order over.
(D) Should politicians' kids attend the public schools in the districts in which the politicians serve? I feel like they should send there kids wherever they feel they should go to.
(E) Do you have any problem with the private funding of private schools while some public schools go broke? I feel like a primary reason private schools stay so well off is because how much it costs go to there as well as alumni who help keep the doors open on big funding projects.
- Kyle Hubert
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