But more importantly, the administration, wanting to avoid the humiliation of a student exodus, will have a strong incentive to become better. Teachers will be encouraged to use their creativity and expertise to develop a stronger and more effective curriculum. Schools may choose to become known as the performing arts specialists or the math and science specialists or the international business specialists. Before long, other parents will be seeking ways to enroll their children in that school instead. In short, vouchers are not just for the betterment of private schools.
Competition makes better public schools, too.