Vouchers and the public schools.

From: College Student Journal | Date: December 1, 2003| Author: Ediger, Marlow | Copyright information

The topic of vouchers comes up frequently in the news media. More parental choice as to where the offspring is to be sent to school is advocated by selected educators. Others feel the public schools, rather, should be improved upon with smaller class size as well as quality teachers and facilities. The debate does not subside but goes on.

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There is considerable debate about the pros and cons of using vouchers to foster more favorable educational oppo...

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